Jerry Nelson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 10, 1934
- Died
- August 24, 2012
- Birthplace
- 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Nelson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Jim Henson Idea Man 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting 2019
as Herry Monster / Various Characters
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched 2017
as Self
Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! 2015
Actor
- Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams 2014
Actor
Muppets Most Wanted 2014
as Announcer (voice) (uncredited), In Memory Of
Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Numbers 2012
as Count von Count
Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars 2012
Actor
The Muppets 2011
as Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Penguins and Friends 2011
as Channel Announcer
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2 2010
as Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice)
- Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story 2009
Actor
- Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland 2009
Actor
Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo 2009
as Herry Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland 2008
as Count Von Count as the Counter-pillar (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Summer Vacation 2008
as Count von Count (voice)
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live 2008
as Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
Sesame Street: Count on Sports 2008
as Count von Count
Elmo's Christmas Countdown 2007
as Count von Count (voice)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 2006
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage)
- Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras
Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras 2006
as Count Von Count
Best Ever Muppet Moments 2006
as Self
- Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow
Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow 2005
as Self
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away 2005
as Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (voice)
- Muppet History 101
Muppet History 101 2004
Actor
- Muppet Music Moments
Muppet Music Moments 2004
as Self
- Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments 2004
Actor
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover 2004
as Mr. Johnson / Fred the Wonder Horse / Maurice Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure 2004
Actor
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! 2004
as The Count / Herry Monster / Fat Blue (voice)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? 2004
as The Count
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites 2004
as Green Anything Muppet Boy / Announcer (voice)
Elmo's World: Family Feature (Starring Elmo and Friends!) 2003
as The Count
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Head to Toe with Elmo! 2003
Actor
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs 2003
as Mr. Johnson (voice)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie 2002
as Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! 2002
Actor
Kermit's Swamp Years 2002
as Statler (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse 2002
as The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice)
Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play 2002
as Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)
Elmo's World: Family Feature 2002
as Cactus / Accordion / Herry Monster
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wake Up with Elmo! 2002
as The Count
I Love Muppets 2002
as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Wild Wild West! 2001
as Fred the Wonder Horse
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 2001
as Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Dr. Strangepork / Pops
Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf 2001
as Two-Headed Monster / The Count (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo's World 2000
as Cactus ("Books" Segment) / Accordion / Herry Monster ("Music" segment)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland 1999
as Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice)
Muppets from Space 1999
as Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 1999
as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
The Very Best of the Muppet Show 1999
as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla
Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs 1999
as Count von Count / Jackman Wolf (voice)
CinderElmo 1999
as Count von Count / Mr. Johnson (voice)
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street 1998
as Various characters (archive footage)
Seymore the Snail 1998
as Seymore (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! 1998
as The Count / Two-Headed Monster (1) / Biff (voice)
Sesame Street: Fiesta! 1997
as Carlos / Parker (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! 1997
as The Count
Sesame Street: Quiet Time 1997
as Two Heated Monster / "In My Book" Singer (voice)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas 1996
as Count von Count / Mr. Johnson / News Flash Announcer (voice)
Muppet Treasure Island 1996
as Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island 1996
as Mad Monty / Boar / Lew Zealand / Shrimp / Whatnots (voice)
Sesame Street: Imagine That! 1996
as The Amazing Mumford
The World of Jim Henson 1994
as Self (archive footage)
Muppet Classic Theater 1994
as Robin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! 1994
as Count von Count / Herry Monster (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green 1994
as Robin the Frog / Emmet Otter / Gobo Fraggle / Bust of Beethoven / Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Sesame Street Stays Up Late! 1993
as Count(voice)
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration 1993
as The Count / The Amazing Mumford / Herry Monster / Biff (voice)
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! 1993
as Count von Count and Herry Monster
Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs 1993
Actor
- Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' 1992
as Robin
The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992
as Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
Getting Ready to Read 1992
as "OP" Family Song / Farley / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals 1991
as The Big Bad Wolf / Farmer Brown / Boy (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson 1990
as Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service 1990
Actor
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music 1990
as Self / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice)
The Muppets at Walt Disney World 1990
as Camilla the Chicken / Ma Bear / Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog (voice)
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! 1990
as Count von Count / Duck (voice)
The Earth Day Special 1990
as Robin the Frog (voice)
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! 1990
as Herry Monster (voice) / Frazzle (voice) / Maurice Monster (voice) / Two-Headed Monster (left half) (voice) / Announcer (voice)
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! 1990
as Jackman Wolf/Little Jerry/Count von Count/Farley (voice)
The Song of the Cloud Forest 1989
as Ralph Robin / Jack (voice)
Dog City 1989
as Bubba / Spot (voice)
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 1989
as Self – Count van Count / Herry Monster / Fozzie Bear
Lighthouse Island 1989
as Fred
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie 1988
as Pretty Great Performances Announcer / Mr. Johnson / Count Von Count (voice)
- Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director 1988
as Dr. Julius Strangepork / Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand (voice)
A Muppet Family Christmas 1987
as Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster
Down at Fraggle Rock 1987
as Gobo Fraggle / Marjorie the Trash Heap / Pa Gorg / Self
Sesame Street: Sing Along 1987
Actor
The Christmas Toy 1986
as Balthasar (voice)
Fraggles Look For Jobs 1986
as Gobo (voice)
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters 1986
as Mr. Johnson/Herry Monster/Townsperson (voice)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years 1986
as Camilla / Count von Count / Crazy Harry / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Louis Kazagger / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Two-Headed Monster (Frank) / Gobo Fraggle
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers 1986
as Count von Count / Pumpkin Tarnish Brother (voice)
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories 1986
as Count von Count / Smartest and Fastest People (Bedtime Stories and Songs) / Moonshine Singer (Sleepytime Songs & Stories) (voice)
Follow That Bird 1985
as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice)
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff 1985
as Whatnot Monster (voice)
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story 1985
Actor
Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly 1985
as Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg (Voice)
The Bells of Fraggle Rock 1984
as Gobo Fraggle (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984
as Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice)
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1983
as The Count (voice)
Big Bird in China 1983
as Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets 1983
as Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice)
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock 1983
as Gobo Fraggle / Pa Gorg/ Marjory the Trash Heap (voice)
The Dark Crystal 1982
as High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice)
Of Muppets & Men 1981
as Self
The Great Muppet Caper 1981
as Sergeant Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Louis Kazagger / Bellhop Rat / Slim Wilson / "Dirty Bird" / Man in Park
The Muppets Go to the Movies 1981
as Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together 1979
as Camilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice)
The Muppet Movie 1979
as Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)
The Muppets Go Hollywood 1979
as Floyd Pepper (voice)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street 1979
as The Count / Mr. Johnson / ... (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Muppet Gimme a Break
Muppet Gimme a Break 1979
as Bread Roll in "Meal Break"
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street 1978
as Snuffy / The Count (voice)
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring 1978
as Floyd Pepper
- The Vent Event
The Vent Event 1978
as Dr. Jerry Nelson
- The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special 1977
as Robin the Frog
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 1977
as Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice)
- The Royal Variety Performance 1977
The Royal Variety Performance 1977 1977
Actor
Kagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun! 1976
as Crazy Harry
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives? 1975
as Self
The Muppet Introduction 1975
as P. Fenton Cosgrove
Muppet Picker Upper 1975
as P. Fenton Cosgrove (voice)
Out to Lunch 1974
as Count von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
Julie on Sesame Street 1973
as Biff/ Mr. Snuffleupagus/ Frazzle (voice)
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen 1972
as T.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice)
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince 1971
as Robin / Featherstone (voice)
Pure Goldie 1971
as Snivelly (voice)
The Great Santa Claus Switch 1970
as Thog / Zippity / Snivelly (voice)
Hey Cinderella! 1969
as Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice)
The Cube 1969
as Monk
The Reindeer 1965
as Donder (voice)
Credits from TMDB.