Heather Henson - Actor Profile

Heather Henson

Production
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
8Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 19, 1970
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Heather Henson

Heather Beth Henson (born December 19, 1970) is an American contemporary puppet artist, the daughter of Jim Henson. She serves on The Jim Henson Company, The Jim Henson Legacy, and the Jim Henson Foundation Boards of Directors. She is also a Trustee of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Connecticut. Description above from the Wikipedia article Heather Henson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Heather Henson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Heather Henson reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Heather Henson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 88% of Heather Henson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Jim Henson's Memorial Service, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Heather Henson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heather Henson's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Jim Henson's Memorial Service (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Jim Henson's Memorial Service: Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was h

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

1990•Documentary
★7.8
Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) movie poster
★7.8

Jim Henson Idea Man: Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insig

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024•Documentary
★7.2
The Muppet Movie (1979) movie poster
★7.2

The Muppet Movie: The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermi

The Muppet Movie

1979•Family
★7.0
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) movie poster
★7.0

Little Shop of Horrors: Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow c

Little Shop of Horrors

1986•Horror
★7.0
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson (2015) movie poster
★7.0

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson: The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

2015•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Heather Henson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Jim Henson Idea Man Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Self - Daughter Hit Similar →
1990 Jim Henson's Memorial Service - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Little Shop of Horrors Girl Patient Hit Similar →
1985 Spies Like Us Teenage Girl Average Similar →
1984 The Muppets Take Manhattan Additional Muppet Performer (voice) Hit Similar →
1979 The Muppet Movie Additional Muppet Performer Hit Similar →
1971 Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince Prince Kermit (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Heather Henson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heather Henson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heather Henson is "Jim Henson's Memorial Service" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Heather Henson acted in?

Heather Henson has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heather Henson?

Other notable films include "Jim Henson Idea Man", "The Muppet Movie", and "Little Shop of Horrors".

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