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Jerry Nelson, the Voice of Sesame Street's Count, Dies at 78
"Jerry Nelson imbued all his characters with the same gentle, sweet whimsy and kindness that were a part of his own personality. He joined The Jim Henson Company in the earliest years, and his unique contributions to the worlds of Fraggles, Muppets, Sesame Street and so many others are, and will continue to be, unforgettable," company CEO and Jim Henson's daughter, Lisa, said in a statement on Facebook. "On behalf of the Henson family and everyone at The Jim Henson Company, our deepest sympathies go out to Jerry's family and to his many fans."
No cause of death was given for Nelson, who also played Mr. Snuffleupagus and Grover's customer Mr. Johnson. He also gave life to multiple characters on Fraggle Rock, which ran from 1983 to 1987. On Sesame Street, Nelson's Count von Count helped teach kids how to count, while Fraggle Rock dealt with issues such as prejudice and spirituality.
An Oklahoma native, Nelson began his career when he started working with puppeteer Bil Baird, best known for creating the marionette sequence for The Sound of the Music. Nelson then worked with Henson first on The Jimmy Dean Show in 1965 and then with The Muppets on and off. On The Muppet Show, Nelson played Sgt. Floyd Pepper, "Pigs in Space" star Dr. Julius Strangepork, Kermit's nephew Robin and Gonzo's girlfriend, Camilla the Chicken.
He also performed in the movie Dark Crystal.
During the '70s, Nelson was involved with two Muppet films — 1979's The Muppet Movie and 1981's The Great Muppet Caper — while working full time on Sesame Street. Nelson also worked on The Jim Henson Hour, Muppet Treasure Island and The Muppet Christmas Carol before he stopped operating puppets for The Muppets in 2004. He continued to voice the Count, however, until his death.
Nelson also released his first album, Truro Daydreams, in 2009.
Filmography
Year Title Roles Notes
1970–2012 Sesame Street Count von Count (1972–2012), Herry Monster (1970–2003), Biff, Two-Headed Monster (left head, 1979–2000), Sherlock Hemlock, Snuffy (1971–1978), Frazzle, The Amazing Mumford (1971–2011), Mr. Johnson (1971–2012), Fred the Wonder Horse, Old MacDonald, Farley, Herbert Birdsfoot, SAM the Robot (1972–1976), The Big Bad Wolf (1973–2011), Additional Muppets
1976–1981 The Muppet Show Floyd Pepper, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, Pops, Louis Kazagger, Camilla the Chicken, Uncle Deadly, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Slim Wilson, Bruno, Fleet Scribbler, Additional Muppets
1977 Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas Emmet Otter, Weasel, Doc Bullfrog, Melissa Rabbit, Yancy Woodchuck
1979 The Muppet Movie Floyd Pepper, Robin the Frog, Crazy Harry, Camilla the Chicken, Lew Zealand, Count von Count, Herry Monster, Biff, Mr. Johnson, Herbert Birdsfoot, Additional Muppets
1981 The Great Muppet Caper Pops, Floyd Pepper, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Slim Wilson, Additional Muppets Puppeteer/voice; Nelson also made a cameo as a man walking in a park alongside his daughter, Christine
1982 The Dark Crystal Ritual Master skekZok and the Dying Emperor
1983–1987 Fraggle Rock Gobo Fraggle, Pa Gorg, Marjory the Trash Heap, Architect Doozer, Feenie Fraggle, Uncle Gobo, Additional Muppets
1984 The Muppets Take Manhattan Floyd Pepper, Camilla the Chicken, Lew Zealand, Count von Count, Herry Monster, Biff, Additional Muppets
1985 Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird Count von Count, Herry Monster, Biff
1986 The Christmas Toy Balthazar
1987 A Muppet Family Christmas Emily Bear, Robin the Frog, Floyd Pepper, Count von Count, Herry Monster, Gobo Fraggle, Camilla, Two-Headed Monster (Left-Head), Additional Muppets
1989 The Jim Henson Hour Beard, Orange Extreme, Evil McBad, Additional Muppets Nelson also made various cameos on the show
1990 The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Floyd Pepper, Gobo Fraggle, Additional Muppets
1992 The Muppet Christmas Carol Tiny Tim Cratchet (Robin the Frog), Jacob Marley (Statler), Lew Zealand, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ma Fozziwig, Additional Muppets
1993-1999 PTV Pete (voice)
1996 Muppet Treasure Island Mad Monty, Blind Pew, Statler, Lew Zealand, Floyd Pepper, Calico, Additional Muppets Nelson also makes a credited cameo as a butler
1996–1998 Muppets Tonight Statler, Lew Zealand, Mama Fiama, Dr. Watson, Clarissa, The Mad Bomber, Phil, The Head of The Network, Additional Muppets
1998 Elmo's World Count Von Count, Herry Monster, The Big Bad Wolf, The Two Headed Monster (left-head), Mr. Johnson, Announcer
1999 Muppets from Space Ubergonzo, Statler, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Floyd Pepper, Additional Muppets
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Count von Count, Mr. Johnson, Grouch Mayor, Grouch Cop, Pestie, Additional Muppets
2011 The Muppets Telethon Announcer Uncredited; Final performance.
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