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.

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 …

May 7, 2012 · Kermit began life in 1955 as a character on Jim Henson’s five-minute puppet show, Sam and Friends, before becoming a regular on Sesame Street. He became the central protagonist of …

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.

Feb 3, 2026 · Kermit the Frog, the most famous creation of the late puppeteer and producer Jim Henson, has a lineage almost as old as TV itself. Kermit first appeared as a character on a local TV …

Kermit was Henson's trademark Muppet character. Kermit was originally performed by Henson himself. After Henson's death, Kermit was played by Steve Whitmire. In 2017, Whitmire stopped working with …

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 …

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 …