Jerry Nelson
Known for
Across changing tastes and formats, Jerry Nelson has stayed an American actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' belongs on any short list of his work. Most of the work sits in comedy. 61 years of work add up to around 75 titles. Among all the titles, 'The Dark Crystal' is the one that reached the widest audience.
Jerry Nelson
67 Movies
8 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Jerry Nelson has stayed an American actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' belongs on any short list of his work. Most of the work sits in comedy. 61 years of work add up to around 75 titles. Among all the titles, 'The Dark Crystal' is the one that reached the widest audience.
Movies
Plays High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)
The Dark Crystal
1982
Plays Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
The Muppet Movie
1979
Plays Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
Muppet Treasure Island
1996
Plays Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
Plays Sergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
Plays Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002
Plays Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
Muppets from Space
1999
Plays Statler (voice)
Kermit's Swamp Years
2002
Plays The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993
Plays Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984
Plays Snivelly (voice)
Pure Goldie
1971
Plays Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
Plays P. Fenton Cosgrove
The Muppet Introduction
1975
Plays Mr. Johnson (voice)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
Plays The Count
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!)
2003
Plays The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
2002
Plays Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
Follow That Bird
1985
Plays Count von Count (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
2008
Plays Mad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island
1996
Plays Herry Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
2009
Plays Cactus / Accordion / Herry Monster
Elmo's World: Family Feature
2002
Plays Cactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World
2000
Plays Mr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
1986
Plays Robin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)
Muppet Classic Theater
1994
Plays Donder (voice)
The Reindeer
1965
Plays Count von Count and Herry Monster
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
1993
Plays Whatnot Monster (voice)
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
1985
Plays Count von Count
Sesame Street: Count on Sports
2008
Plays Count(voice)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993
Plays Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)
Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
1990
Plays Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (Voice)
Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly
1985
Plays Count von Count / Pumpkin Tarnish Brother (voice)
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers
1986
Plays Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
2004
Plays Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!
1990
Plays Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2
2010
Plays The Count
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
1997
Plays Count von Count / Duck (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
Plays Biff/ Mr. Snuffleupagus/ Frazzle (voice)
Julie on Sesame Street
1973
Plays Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)
CinderElmo
1999
Plays Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
1999
Plays Carlos / Parker (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta!
1997
Plays Fred
Lighthouse Island
1989
TV Shows
Plays Aloysius Snuffleupagus
Sesame Street
1969
Plays Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)
The Muppet Show
1976
Plays Gobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Uncle Gobo Fraggle / Mervin Merggle / Fishface / Parrot / Architect Doozer / Feenie Fraggle / Radio Announcers (voice)
Fraggle Rock
1983
Plays Statler / Jowls / Mama Fiama
Muppets Tonight
1996
Plays General Public
Sheep in the Big City
2000
Plays Balthazar / Bratty Rat / Datz
Secret Life of Toys
1994
Plays Self / Various
The Jim Henson Hour
1989
Plays Monk
NBC Experiment in Television
1967
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!
Full Filmography
Muppets Most Wanted
Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
2014
Film
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers
Count von Count
2012
Film
The Muppets
Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
2011
Film
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends
Channel Announcer
2011
Film
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2
Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)
2010
Film
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Herry Monster (voice)
2009
Film
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)
2008
Film
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation
Count von Count (voice)
2008
Film
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
2008
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jerry Nelson still alive?
Jerry Nelson passed away on August 24, 2012 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Jerry Nelson?
Jerry Nelson is best known for roles in The Muppets, The Dark Crystal, The Muppet Christmas Carol.
How many movies has Jerry Nelson been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1965), Jerry Nelson has appeared in 67 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Jerry Nelson's first movie?
The career of Jerry Nelson began with The Reindeer (1965).
What is Jerry Nelson's most recent movie or series?
Jerry Nelson's most recent release is Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo!, which premiered on September 1, 2015.
What TV shows has Jerry Nelson appeared in?
On television, Jerry Nelson has appeared in Saturday Night Live, The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock.
Jerry Nelson
1934-07-10 · Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Jerry Nelson (July 10, 1934 – August 23, 2012) was an American puppeteer, best known for his work with The Muppets. Renowned for his wide range of characters and singing abilities, he performed Muppet characters on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and various Muppet movies and specials.Jerry Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.