Lisa Henson

Film Producer

Birthday May 9, 1960

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New York

Age 64 years old

#161,696 Most Popular

About

Film and television producer best known as the daughter of legendary puppeteer Jim Henson. She became CEO of The Jim Henson Company in 2009.

Before Fame

She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University in 1983 and was the first-ever female president of The Harvard Lampoon.

Trivia

As a producer, she has many credits to her name including films like "Good Boy!" and television fare like "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz."

Family Life

She married writer Dave Pressler in 2008. She has children named Ginger and Julian.

Associated With

Her late father, Jim Henson, is widely considered one of the most influential figures in puppeteering, having created beloved characters on programs like "Sesame Street" and "The Muppet Show."