Brian Henson Shares Deepened Bond He Formed with Father, Jim, While Working Together on Labyrinth (Exclusive)
Published by People on Jan 07, 2026 5:00 AM
Brian Henson Shares Deepened Bond He Formed with Father, Jim, While Working Together on Labyrinth (Exclusive)
‘Labyrinth’ is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a remastered 4K release in theaters
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Tereza Shkurtaj
Published on January 7, 2026 07:00AM EST
NEED TO KNOW
- Brian Henson is an award-winning director, producer, writer and puppeteer
- The 62-year-old is known for his hands-on creative work, including serving as puppet captain and voicing one of the many iconic goblins in the 1986 fantasy film, Labyrinth
- This January, The Jim Henson Company is partnering with Fathom Entertainment to bring Labyrinth back to the big screen in a special re-release that will have fans remembering exactly why they fell in love with the masterpiece in the first place
Brian Henson has spent his life building ambitious, imaginative worlds beloved by people of all ages.
As a filmmaker, puppeteer, and the longtime creative force behind The Jim Henson Company, he has built a career rooted in storytelling, technical innovation, and leadership.
While the 62-year-old is, of course, the son of late, legendary Muppets creator Jim Henson, Brian has long established himself as an artist in his own right.
One film he’s worked on that remains uniquely personal is Labyrinth – the 1986 fantasy epic directed by his father, featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
With its return to theaters this January, Henson is eager for audiences to rediscover the film on the big screen 40 years later.