Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Acting

Born:
1946-07-16
Place of birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dave Goelz (born July 16, 1946) is a puppeteer best-known for his association with The Muppets, and in particular with the Muppet character Gonzo. His other Muppet characters include Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot (the saxophonist of Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem), Beauregard the janitor and Tiny (the humungous chicken in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland) . He also performed the characters of Boober Fraggle and Uncle Travelling Matt on Fraggle Rock. He also performed the puppetry for various characters, including Sir Didymus and Wiseman's Hat (both voiced by David Shaughnessy) in Labyrinth. Outside of Muppeteering, he is the current voice actor for the Disney character Figment. After Jim Henson died in 1990, Goelz took over puppeteering Waldorf in 1992. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dave Goelz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .

Known For

Filmography

Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift

Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift

2026Boober / Uncle Travelling Matt (voice)
Movie
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

7.22026Gonzo / Zoot / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
Movie
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock

The First Snow of Fraggle Rock

6.62025Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / World's Oldest Fraggle (voice)
Movie
Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2

7.52024Mind Cop Frank (voice)
Movie
Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

7.82024Self
Movie
The Muppets Mayhem

The Muppets Mayhem

6.12023Zoot (voice)
TV
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022Zoot (voice) / Boober (voice) / Gonzo (voice) / others (voice)
Movie
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

7.82022Boober Fraggle (voice)
TV
Dear Earth

Dear Earth

8.02021Zoot (voice)
Movie
Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion

6.42021Gonzo / Bunsen / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf / Chip / Randy Pig
Movie
Muppets Now

Muppets Now

5.92020Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
TV
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

2020Self
Movie
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

6.92020The Muppets Puppeteer
Movie
Prop Culture

Prop Culture

7.82020Self
TV
Fraggle Rock: Rock On!

Fraggle Rock: Rock On!

6.62020Boober Fraggle / Travelling Matt (voice)
TV
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

7.82019Baffi (voice) / Baffi (puppet)
TV
The Muppets Take The O2

The Muppets Take The O2

8.32018The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Waldorf / Beauregard / Chip / Himself (voice)
Movie
Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity

5.12018Gonzo / Waldorf (voice)
Movie
Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched

8.22017Self
Movie
The Muppets

The Muppets

7.02015The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Zoot (voice)
TV
Inside Out

Inside Out

7.92015Subconscious Guard Frank (voice)
Movie
Muppet Moments

Muppet Moments

7.02015The Great Gonzo
TV
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

6.32014The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf
Movie
Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium

Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium

6.42013Gonzo the Great / Waldorf
Movie
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

5.82013The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf, Zoot (voice)
Movie
The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

5.82012Gonzo / Waldorf / Beauregard (voice)
Movie
The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

7.62012Waldorf (voice)
Movie
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

6.02011Waldorf (voice)
Movie
The Muppets

The Muppets

6.72011Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
Movie
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009
Movie
The Great Debate

The Great Debate

2009
TV
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

6.02008The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot (voice)
Movie
Studio DC: Almost Live

Studio DC: Almost Live

8.02008Gonzo / Zoot / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Pancake (voice)
TV
The Muppets: Classical Chicken

The Muppets: Classical Chicken

10.02008The Great Gonzo
Movie
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

8.02008Gonzo / Waldorf (voice)
Movie
Journey Through the Labyrinth

Journey Through the Labyrinth

1.02007Self
Movie
Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

5.82007Self
Movie
Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

6.02006Self
Movie
The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo

The Great Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo

2005Gonzo the Great, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf
Movie
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

5.22005Tin Thing / Kalidah Critic #2 / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot
Movie
Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony

Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony

2005Waldorf (Episode 1-8)
TV
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

2005Boober Fraggle (voice)
Movie
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002

8.62004Gonzo / Waldorf ("Keep Fishin")
Movie
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

6.12002The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Zoot (voice)
Movie
Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

5.82002Waldorf (voice)
Movie
Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

2002Gonzo
Movie
I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

6.32002The Great Gonzo (voice)
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001Gonzo / Beauregard
Movie
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas

Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas

2000Jack the Dog
Movie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

6.21999Humongous Chicken (voice)
Movie
Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

6.11999Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / The Birdman (voice)
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

7.01999Gonzo / Zoot / Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Movie
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

6.71999Gonzo / Zoot / Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Movie
Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight

7.51996Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen / Waldorf / Randy / Beauregard / Bill
TV
Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

6.71996The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)
Movie
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island

6.51996The Great Gonzo (voice) (archive footage)
Movie
Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth

Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth

7.01995Gonzo (as Gonzo The Great)
Movie
The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

7.41994Self (archive footage)
Movie
Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake

Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake

9.71994
TV
Muppet Classic Theater

Muppet Classic Theater

7.01994Gonzo / Rizzo the Rat / Randy Pig (voice)
Movie