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
Labyrinth
The Parent Trap
The Muppet Show
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock
The Muppets
The Dark Crystal
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Muppets Most Wanted

Top Movie Credits

Inside Out 2 Mind Cop Frank (voice)
Inside Out Subconscious Guard Frank (voice)
Labyrinth Didymus / The Hat / The Four Guards / Left Door Knocker / Firey 3 (voice)
The Parent Trap Teenager (uncredited)
The Muppet Show Gonzo / Zoot / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock Co-Executive Producer
The Muppets Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
The Dark Crystal Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
The Muppet Christmas Carol The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
Muppets Most Wanted The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf