Brian, the offspring of renowned Muppets creators Jim Henson, had the privilege of growing up surrounded by the whimsical world of puppetry. With three siblings, including a brother, he naturally developed a fondness for playing with puppets alongside his family members. By the time he reached the age of 17, he had honed his skills as a puppeteer to the extent that he could perform alongside his father in The Great Muppet Caper. However, Brian's enthusiasm for the Muppet life was short-lived, and he soon yearned to explore alternative career paths.
In his pursuit of intellectual endeavors, Brian enrolled at the University of Colorado, with aspirations to either become an engineer or venture into the aerospace industry. Nevertheless, the allure of puppeteering proved to be too strong, and he found himself taking a year-long hiatus to reevaluate his priorities. During this period, Brian accumulated an impressive array of puppeteering credits, including supervising the performers responsible for manipulating Audrey II, the infamous man-eating plant in Little Shop of Horrors.
His experience in puppeteering led to further opportunities, such as serving as chief puppeteer on The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and directing Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories, which were broadcast on the Disney Channel. Brian's professional growth continued as he began directing under his father's guidance, initially overseeing background performers while his father handled the foreground. As his skills advanced, he became co-executive producer for the television series Dinosaurs and eventually rose to the position of president of Jim Henson Productions.
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Personality:
Brian's early exposure to the world of puppetry had a profound impact on his personality. His creative and imaginative nature, honed through years of playing with puppets, allowed him to develop a strong sense of self-assurance and confidence. This confidence, coupled with his natural charisma, made him an effective leader and communicator, both on and off the screen.
Career highlights:
* Supervising the performers responsible for manipulating Audrey II, the man-eating plant in Little Shop of Horrors
* Chief puppeteer on The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
* Director of Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories, broadcast on the Disney Channel
* Co-executive producer for the television series Dinosaurs
* President of Jim Henson Productions
