Cheryl Henson


Cheryl Lee Henson is the President of the Jim Henson Foundation. In 2011, she won the New Victory Arts Award for her leadership in puppetry.

Early life

Cheryl Henson was born on August 7, 1961 in the USA as Cheryl Lee Henson. She is also the second child of Jim Henson and Jane Henson. She had four siblings named: Lisa Henson, Brian Henson, John Henson and Heather Henson

Career

She is known for her work on Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal and . She has been married to Edwin A. Finn Jr. since May 26, 2001. They have two children.

Publications

"Muppets Make Puppets" article in Family Circle.
Editor of "It's Not Easy Being Green," a collection of quotes and sketches by Jim Henson. In 2006, Cheryl accepted the Quill Award for this book on behalf of her father, stating "The Quills are chosen by readers so it is especially thrilling to accept this award on my father's behalf. To see people continue to connect and respond to my father's ideas about imagination, joy and wonder is a tribute to the ongoing legacy of work he created.".