Jim Henson

Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 8 films, with $218,168,019 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #18,859)
Best-known acting roles: Various voices (The Muppet Movie), Jen, a Gelfling (movement only)/High Priest (Ritual Master) (The Dark Crystal), Minor (Ernest Goes to Camp), Various roles (The Great Muppet Caper), Various voices (The Muppets Take Manhattan)
Best-known technical roles: The Muppet Movie (Producer), The Dark Crystal (Director), The Great Muppet Caper (Director), The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (Story Creator), Labyrinth (Director)
Born: September 24, 1936
Died: May 16, 1990
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading2$117,234,001$914$117,234,915
Archival Footage1$0$1,238$1,238
(Unclassified)5$100,931,866$0$100,931,866
In Technical RolesDirector3$84,513,169$367,656$84,880,825
Story Creator2$25,595,828$0$25,595,828
Producer1$76,657,000$0$76,657,000
Executive Producer1$10,360,553$4,989,395$15,349,948

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,411 $117,234,001
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,561 $218,165,867
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) 8,437 $914
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 70,701-70,800) 70,779 $2,152
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,117 $117,234,915
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,801-18,900) 18,859 $218,168,019
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) 800 $84,513,169
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,979 $10,360,553
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,379 $76,657,000
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,691 $25,595,828
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,911 $367,656
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,521 $4,989,395
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,259 $84,880,825
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,460 $15,349,948
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,041 $76,657,000
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,992 $25,595,828

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2017 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part III - Limited Releases, Classics, Foreign Imports

December 16th, 2017

The Big Sick

Both the first installment First-run Releases and the second installment, TV on DVD releases, were shorter than I would have liked, as this hasn’t been a great year for either wide releases or TV on DVD releases. That said, the third installment of our Holiday Gift Guide deals with limited releases, classics, and foreign imports and this list can get out of hand rather quickly. There will more releases on this list than the previous two, starting with... More...

Home Market Releases for September 5th, 2017

September 5th, 2017

Rebecca

There are a few first-run releases coming out this week, but none of them did well enough in theaters and / or with critics to bother with above the fold, so to speak. There is one exception, The Big Sick, but it is only coming out on VOD this week. I’m hoping a Blu-ray screener is on its way. As for the Pick of the Week contenders, they are, in alphabetical order, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas on DVD, Mr. Mom on Blu-ray, and Rebecca: Criterion Collection on Blu-ray. In the end, I went with the Alfred Hitchcock classic as the Pick of the Week. More...

2014 Preview: March

March 1st, 2014

Divergent poster

2014 continued its strong run in February with The Lego Movie beating even the high end expectations and will become the first film released in 2014 to reach $200 million. March doesn't look as strong, as no film is on track to hit $200 million, but there are five films that have a chance at $100 million. Granted, not all of them will get there; in fact, there's a chance only one of them will get there. Divergent is the film I think has the best shot at the century club, but it could be joined by Mr. Peabody and Sherman, for instance, which is earning surprisingly strong reviews. Noah is a big-budget Bible epic and the studio has to be hoping for at least $100 million, but the buzz is quite negative and there have been reports of troubles behind-the-scenes. Last March was led by Oz The Great and Powerful, which pulled in more than $200 million domestically. I don't think any film opening this March will match that figure. In addition, The Croods and G.I. Joe: Retaliation also hit the $100 million milestone, while Olympus Has Fallen came very close. Granted, there were also some big bombs last March, like The Host, but even so, I think 2014 will lose ground in the year-over-year comparison. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for October 8th, 2013

October 8th, 2013

There are a couple first-run releases on this week's list: After Earth and The Hangover: Part III. However, neither film won over critics and both bombed in theaters, when compared to their production budgets. That said, The Hangover: Part III will likely be the best selling release of the week. As for the best new release, including a number where I'm still waiting for the screener. Ignoring those, the two best are Robot Chicken: Season Six on DVD or Blu-ray and Much Ado About Nothing on DVD or Blu-ray. Both are must haves, but I'm going with the latter over the former for Pick of the Week. More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: The Muppet Movie

August 11th, 2013

The Muppet Movie came out 34 years ago, which makes it a little strange they are releasing a 35th Anniversary edition Blu-ray this week. Then again, I'm glad I don't have to wait another year to get this movie on Blu-ray, because I loved it as a kid. Does it still hold up decades later? And is the Blu-ray worth picking up if you are a fan of the movie? More...

Featured Blu-ray Review: The Muppet Christmas Carol

November 7th, 2012

The Muppet Christmas Carol came out on theaters 20 years ago and while it was only a midlevel hit in theaters, it has developed a more loyal following on the home market and is a perennial Christmas favorite. This week, it made its Blu-ray debut, but is the film worth picking up in high definition? More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Apr 23, 2021Street Gang: How We Go… Himself $1,238$1,238
May 22, 1987Ernest Goes to Camp Minor $23,509,382$23,509,382
Aug 2, 1985Sesame Street Presents… Kermit the Frog/E… $13,961,370$13,961,370
Feb 22, 1985Into the Night Man on Phone $6,720,160$6,720,160
Jul 13, 1984The Muppets Take Manha… Various voices $25,534,703$25,534,703
Dec 17, 1982The Dark Crystal Jen, a Gelfling (… $40,577,001$914$40,577,915
Jun 26, 1981The Great Muppet Caper Various roles $31,206,251$31,206,251
Jun 22, 1979The Muppet Movie Various voices $76,657,000$76,657,000
 
Averages $31,166,552$1,076$27,271,002
Totals 8 $218,165,867$2,152$218,168,019


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Dec 17, 1982The Dark Crystal $4,657,3351,052$40,577,001$40,577,915100.0%
Jun 22, 1979The Muppet Movie $76,657,000$76,657,000100.0%
 
Averages $4,657,3351,052$58,617,001$58,617,458100.0%
Totals 2 $117,234,001$117,234,915

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,411 $117,234,001
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 22,301-22,400) 22,308 $75,397,163
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,123 $117,234,001
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 8,501-8,600) 8,561 $218,165,867
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) 8,437 $914
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 67,601-67,700) 67,665 $1,238
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 18,401-18,500) 18,421 $914
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 56,201-56,300) 56,247 $1,238
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 70,701-70,800) 70,779 $2,152
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,117 $117,234,915
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 34,001-34,100) 34,096 $75,398,401
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,408 $117,234,915
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 66,001-66,100) 66,074 $1,238
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,801-18,900) 18,859 $218,168,019
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,570 $40,577,001
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 101-200) 180 $76,657,000
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,201-6,300) 6,264 $914
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,139 $40,577,915
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on TV Movies (Rank 201-300) 269 $76,657,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,435 $76,657,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 438 $40,577,001
Top International Leading Stars for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 501-600) 515 $914
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,160 $76,657,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Animation/Live Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 461 $40,577,915
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 401-500) 451 $76,657,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) 350 $40,577,001
Top International Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 959 $914
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 601-700) 630 $76,657,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Fantasy Movies (Rank 501-600) 570 $40,577,915
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 501-600) 563 $117,234,001
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,571 $914
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 801-900) 890 $117,234,915
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,016 $40,577,001
Top Domestic Leading Stars for G Movies (Rank 101-200) 130 $76,657,000
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,666 $914
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,159 $40,577,915
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for G Movies (Rank 101-200) 166 $76,657,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 601-700) 610 $40,577,001
Top International Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 801-900) 822 $914
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 701-800) 704 $40,577,915

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Oct 1, 1999The Adventures of Elmo in G… Story Creator $11,634,458$11,634,458
Feb 16, 1990The Witches Executive Producer $10,360,553$4,989,395$15,349,948
Jun 27, 1986Labyrinth Director $12,729,917$366,742$13,096,659
Aug 2, 1985Sesame Street Presents Foll… Muppets $13,961,370$13,961,370
Dec 17, 1982The Dark Crystal Director $40,577,001$914$40,577,915
Jun 26, 1981The Great Muppet Caper Director $31,206,251$31,206,251
Jun 22, 1979The Muppet Movie Producer $76,657,000$76,657,000
 
Averages $28,160,936$1,785,684$28,926,229
Totals 7 $197,126,550$5,357,051$202,483,601


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jun 27, 1986Labyrinth $3,549,2431,141$12,729,917$13,096,65997.2%
Dec 17, 1982The Dark Crystal $4,657,3351,052$40,577,001$40,577,915100.0%
Jun 26, 1981The Great Muppet Caper $2,760,026700$31,206,251$31,206,251100.0%
 
Averages $3,655,535964$28,171,056$28,293,60899.1%
Totals 3 $84,513,169$84,880,825


Producer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jun 22, 1979The Muppet Movie $76,657,000$76,657,000100.0%
 
Averages n/an/a$76,657,000$76,657,000100.0%
Totals 1 $76,657,000$76,657,000


Writer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Oct 1, 1999The Adventures of Elmo… $3,255,0331,212$11,634,458$11,634,458100.0%
Aug 2, 1985Sesame Street Presents… $2,415,6261,129$13,961,370$13,961,370100.0%
 
Averages $2,835,3301,171$12,797,914$12,797,914100.0%
Totals 2 $25,595,828$25,595,828

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) 800 $84,513,169
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,979 $10,360,553
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,379 $76,657,000
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,691 $25,595,828
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,911 $367,656
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,521 $4,989,395
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,259 $84,880,825
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,460 $15,349,948
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,041 $76,657,000
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,992 $25,595,828