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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Full name at birth | Jerry L. Nelson
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Claim to fame | Sesame Street
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Date of birth | 10 July 1934
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Place of birth | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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Date of death | 23 August 2012
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Age | 78 (age at death)
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Place of death | Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA
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Resting place | Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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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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