Richard hunt biography

Richard Hunt (August 17, – January 7, ) was an American puppeteer, best known as a Muppet performer on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock.

Richard Hunt was just 18 years old when he joined Jim Henson's company, where his edgy humor quickly helped launch the Muppets into.

The Richard Hunt Biography tells the life story of a gifted performer whose gleeful irreverence, sharp wit and generous spirit inspired millions.

Richard Hunt was an American puppeteer, best known as a Muppet performer on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and other projects for The Jim Henson Company.

This biography tells the story of Muppet performer Richard Hunt, who created a colorful range of characters on The Muppet Show, Sesame Street and Fraggle.

The Richard Hunt Biography tells the life story of a gifted performer whose gleeful irreverence, sharp wit and generous spirit inspired millions..

Richard Hunt (puppeteer)

American puppeteer (1951–1992)

Richard Hunt
Born	(1951-08-17)August 17, 1951 The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Died	January 7, 1992(1992-01-07) (aged 40) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Puppeteer
Years active	1969–1992
Notable work	The Muppets Sesame Street Fraggle Rock
Partner	Nelson Bird (before 1985; Bird's death)

Richard Hunt (August 17, 1951 – January 7, 1992) was an American puppeteer, best known as a Muppet performer on Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and other projects for The Jim Henson Company.^[1] His roles on The Muppet Show included Scooter, Statler, Janice, Beaker, and Sweetums and characters on Sesame Street included Gladys the Cow, Don Music, and Forgetful Jones.^[2]^[3]

Early life

Hunt was born in The Bronx, New York.^[3] The family eventually moved to Closter, New Jersey some years later.^[4]

Hunt came from a fam