Jerry Juhl

Screenwriter

Birthday June 27, 1938

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Minnesota

DEATH DATE Sep 26, 2005 (67)

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About

Screenwriter who is best known for his work on Jim Henson's "Muppets" movies and TV shows.

Before Fame

He met Jim Henson at a puppeteer convention and worked as a puppeteer on Henson's first television show.

Trivia

He was the head writer for 'The Muppet Show,' and he also wrote for 'The Jim Henson Hour' and 'Fraggle Rock.'

Family Life

His wife, Susan Doerr, was a co-writer on "Fraggle Rock" during its run on HBO.

Associated With

He and Kevin Clash both worked as puppeteers; Clash controlled and voiced the "Sesame Street" character, Elmo.