Movie

The World of Jim Henson

Released: November 23, 1994 (1994)

Runtime: 71 minutes

Genres: Documentary

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Harry Belafonte as Self
Age at release: 67
Jimmy Dean as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 66
Ray Charles as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 64
Jane Henson as Self
Age at release: 60
Ted Koppel as Self
Age at release: 54
Frank Oz as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Age at release: 50
Danny DeVito as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 50
Candice Bergen as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 48
Pam Arciero as Muppet Performer (archive footage)
Age at release: 40
Brian Henson as Self
Age at release: 31

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Frances Bergen as Mr. Winesop's Secretary (archive footage)
Age at release: 72
Charles Durning as Doc Hopper (archive footage)
Age at release: 71
Scott Walker as Frog Killer (archive footage)
Age at release: 68
Peter Falk as Tramp (archive footage)
Age at release: 67
Roger Moore as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 67
Willie Nelson as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 61
Charles Grodin as Nicky Holiday (archive footage)
Age at release: 59
Diana Rigg as Lady Holiday (archive footage)
Age at release: 56
Austin Pendleton as Max (archive footage)
Age at release: 54
John Hurt as The Storyteller (archive footage)
Age at release: 54
Madeline Kahn as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 52
Goldie Hawn as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 49
Steve Martin as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 49
David Bowie as Jareth (archive footage)
Age at release: 47
Rhea Perlman as Self (archive footage)
Age at release: 46
Stephen Garlick as Jen (voice) (archive footage)
Age at release: 35
Juliana Donald as Jenny (archive footage)
Age at release: 30
Jennifer Connelly as Sarah (archive footage)
Age at release: 23
Michael Hirsch as Man in Winesop's Office (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown
Christine Nelson as Girl in Park (archive footage)
Age at release: Unknown