Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

American puppeteer (1934-2012)
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Jerry L. 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.

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Jerry Nelson was born on Tuesday, 10 July 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. His full name at birth was Jerry L. Nelson. He was best known as an actor. Nelson's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Thursday, 23 August 2012 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA at the age of 78. He is buried at Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. He had dark brown eyes and bald hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Cancer.

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Jerry L. Nelson
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Sesame Street
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Date of birth
10 July 1934
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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Date of death
23 August 2012
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78 (age at death)
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA
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Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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Actor, Singer
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Jerry Nelson is known for his role in the video Sesame Street: The Best of Sesame Spoofs Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 (2011) as performer: "Count it Higher".

He is also known for his role in the video The Best of Elmo 2 (2010) as Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff.

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