Jerry Nelson
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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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jerry Nelson reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Family
The majority of Jerry Nelson's filmography leans towards the Family genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 86% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jerry Nelson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jerry Nelson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jerry Nelson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jerry Nelson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Announcer (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Telethon Announcer (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 2 | Dr. Sigmund Sillystuff (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live | Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Elmo's Christmas Countdown | Count von Count (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Sesame Street Christmas Carol | Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs | Mr. Johnson (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse | The Big Bad Wolf / Boy (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play | Kermit the Forg / Kermit the Gorf / Kermit the Grof / Green Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | I Love Muppets | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Count / Pestie / Grouch Mayor / Grouch Cop (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Very Best of the Muppet Show | Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! | The Count | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Muppet Treasure Island | Statler / Blind Pew / Mad Monty / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Tomato / Pirate / Skulls / Trelawney's Butler / Screaming Cat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The World of Jim Henson | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Muppet Classic Theater | Robin the Frog / Montague the Rat / Big Bad Wolf (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! | Count von Count / Herry Monster (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration! | Count von Count and Herry Monster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Muppet Christmas Carol | Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson | Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music | Self / Count von Count / Two-Headed Monster (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Muppets at Walt Disney World | Camilla the Chicken / Ma Bear / Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Robin the Frog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dog City: The Movie | Bubba / Spot (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Muppet Family Christmas | Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Christmas Toy | Balthasar (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Follow That Bird | Count von Count / Herry Monster / Additional Muppets (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny / Penguin / Pops / The Count (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art | The Count (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets | Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Slim Wilson (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal | High Priestess / Dying Emperor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Of Muppets & Men | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Great Muppet Caper | Floyd Pepper / Pops / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry / Louis Kazager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Muppets Go to the Movies | Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together | Camilla / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie | Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood | Various Muppets | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Christmas Eve on Sesame Street | Snuffy / The Count (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring | Floyd Pepper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas | Emmet Otter / Weasel / Doc Bullfrog / Melissa Rabbit / Yancy Woodchuck (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Julie on Sesame Street | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Muppet Musicians of Bremen | T.R. the Rooster / Caleb Siles (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince | Robin / Featherstone (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hey Cinderella! | Featherstone / Stepsister #2 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Cube | Monk | Hit | Similar → |
Jerry Nelson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jerry Nelson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerry Nelson is "Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jerry Nelson acted in?
Jerry Nelson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jerry Nelson?
Other notable films include "Sesame Street: A Magical Halloween Adventure", "Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music", and "Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs".