Age: 66
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Lisa Marie Henson (born May 9, 1960) is an American television and film producer involved in television shows such as Sid the Science Kid. She is the CEO of The Jim Henson Company, founded by her parents, Jim and Jane Henson. Henson was born in Westchester County, New York and attended Byrum Hill High School. She is the daughter and the oldest child of puppeteers Jane (née Nebel; 1934–2013) and Jim Henson(1936–1990), and she has four younger siblings: Cheryl (born 1961), Brian (born 1963), John(1965–2014), and Heather Henson (born 1970). Henson has an undergraduate degree from Harvard University, where she studied ancient Greek and folklore mythology. In 1982, while at Harvard, Henson was elected president of The Harvard Lampoon, the first woman to serve in this position. In comedy, she was known for her visual representation of humour and art parody. Starting in 1983, Henson worked at Warner Bros., where she was first an executive assistant. By 1991, she was promoted to executive vice president. In 1993, Henson was named president of worldwide production at Columbia Pictures. Before this, her work was on the production of movies such as Lethal Weapon and the Batman films. She has also served on the Harvard Board of Overseers. As of 2024, Henson is the CEO of The Jim Henson Company. In 2012, she joined other companies that sought to avoid connections with Chick-fil-A due to their opposition to gay marriage. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lisa Henson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lisa Henson
Producer
for Producer in Always on My Mind: The Willie Nelson Story
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"Always on My Mind" chronicles the life of Willie Nelson, a man whose rebellious spirit and unapologetic honesty reshaped the landscape of country music. Born during the Great Depression in Abbott, Texas, Willie's early life was marked by poverty, loss, and a burning desire to make his mark on the world. As Willie grows up, he finds solace in music, teaching himself to play the guitar and write songs. But his journey to stardom is far from easy. Battling against the Nashville establishment, Willie refuses to conform to the polished image of mainstream country music. Instead, he blazes his own trail, blending elements of folk, rock, and jazz to create a sound that is uniquely his own. The film delves into Willie's personal life, exploring his complex relationships, including his marriages, divorces, and the tragic loss of loved ones. Despite his success, Willie struggles with inner demons, turning to drugs and alcohol to cope with the pressures of fame. But through it all, music remains his salvation, guiding him through the darkest moments of his life.
