The Muppet Christmas Carol was directed by an American director.
The film was produced and directed by Brian Henson for Jim Henson Productions and released by Walt Disney Pictures .	Brian Henson	Brian Henson	Walt Disney Pictures	Walt Disney Pictures	Jim Henson Productions	The Jim Henson Company	Jim Henson	Jim Henson
Brian Henson -LRB- born November 3 , 1963 , in New York City -RRB- is an American puppeteer , director , producer , technician , and the chairman of The Jim Henson Company .	New York City	New York City	New York	New York (state)	The Jim Henson Company	The Jim Henson Company	Jim Henson	Jim Henson	puppeteer	puppeteer	director	Film director	producer	Television producer	technician	technician	chairman	chairman	Jim	Jim Henson
