Dave Goelz

Born: 1946-07-16

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

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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.

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Known For

Inside Out 2
Inside Out
The Muppet Show
Labyrinth
The Muppets
Muppets Most Wanted
The Muppet Movie
The Parent Trap
The Dark Crystal
Muppet Treasure Island

Top Movie Credits

Inside Out 2 Mind Cop Frank (voice)
Inside Out Subconscious Guard Frank (voice)
The Muppet Show Gonzo / Zoot / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
Labyrinth Didymus / The Hat / The Four Guards / Left Door Knocker / Firey 3 (voice)
The Muppets Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
Muppets Most Wanted The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf
The Muppet Movie The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)
The Parent Trap Teenager (uncredited)
The Dark Crystal Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
Muppet Treasure Island The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)