An anthropomorphic green frog, Kermit is the pragmatic everyman protagonist of numerous Muppet productions, most notably as the showrunner and host of the sketch comedy television series The …

Kermit the Frog is arguably Jim Henson's most famous Muppet creation. He was the star and host of The Muppet Show, played a significant role on Sesame Street, and served as the logo of The Jim …

The iconic green Muppet, Kermit the Frog continues to be a star of the Muppets franchise.

Jan 11, 2026 · Puppeteer Jim Henson introduced Kermit in 1955 on Sam and Friends, a local Washington, D.C., television show, but the character became famous only in 1969 after he was seen …

Apr 2, 2025 · The history of Kermit the Frog, from his creation by Jim Henson to his iconic roles on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, plus his lasting cultural legacy.

It is the first Kermit puppet, and it is made from Jim Henson’s mother’s old spring coat and a pair of Jim’s blue jeans. Henson used ping pong balls for the eyes. Kermit started as a lizard-like character and …

Feb 23, 2022 · For millions of fans, Kermit the Frog stars in some of their earliest memories. Whether he's playing banjo in the swamp, flailing with excitement to introduce " The Muppet Show," or playing …

Kermit the Frog (born May 9, 1955) is the main protagonist of the Muppets franchise. He is Jim Henson's most famous Muppet creation, the star and host of The Muppet Show, played a significant role on …

Kermit the Frog is a natural leader who tries his best to keep the Muppets on track, even when chaos surrounds him. Despite being a celebrity, he’s a calm, kind-hearted every-frog. Kermit is always …

Whitmire in 2014 Whitmire was the second performer of two signature Muppets — Kermit the Frog and Ernie —after the death of their creator and original performer Jim Henson in 1990. [6] Whitmire was …