Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog is a green puppet character created by Jim Henson. He became known as the host of The Muppet Show and as a character in Sesame Street.
Jim Henson: Jim Henson was an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and creator of the Muppets. Henson created Kermit and performed him for decades.
Frank Oz: Frank Oz is an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and actor known for performing characters in the Muppets and Star Wars. Oz frequently performed alongside Henson and helped define Kermit's comic interactions.
Muppet performance: Muppet performance combines puppetry, voice acting, and staged movement to animate a character. Kermit's personality is conveyed through synchronized hand movement, gaze, and speech.
The Muppet Movie: The Muppet Movie is a 1979 musical comedy film about the Muppets' journey to Hollywood. Kermit leads the ensemble in the first theatrical Muppet feature.
The Rainbow Connection: The Rainbow Connection is a song written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher for The Muppet Movie. Kermit sings this signature song about wonder and the search for connection.
Sam and Friends: Sam and Friends was a live television puppet show created by Jim Henson and broadcast in Washington, D.C., from 1955 to 1961. Kermit first appeared in this early Henson television series.
Steve Whitmire: Steve Whitmire is an American puppeteer who performed Kermit and other Muppet characters after Jim Henson's death. Whitmire took over Kermit's performance in 1990.
Hand puppet: A hand puppet is a puppet controlled by a performer's hand inside its body or head. Kermit is operated as a hand puppet, with a separate arm rod often used.
The Muppets Take Manhattan: The Muppets Take Manhattan is a 1984 musical comedy film about the Muppets staging a Broadway show. Kermit pursues a theatrical career and faces a memory-loss plot.
Bein' Green: Bein' Green is a song written by Joe Raposo and performed by Kermit on Sesame Street. The song turns Kermit's green color into a reflection on self-acceptance.