Heather Henson

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Freshness: Jan 30, 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heather Henson reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Heather Henson's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 88% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heather Henson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jim Henson's Memorial Service, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

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

★7.7

★7.7

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

★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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heather Henson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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".