Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

πŸŽ‚ 16th July 1946 (79 yrs) πŸ“ Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For

Inside Out

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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Dave Goelz

Movies Featuring Dave Goelz

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show (2026)

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

The First Snow of Fraggle Rock (2025)

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

Inside Out 2 (2024)

as Mind Cop Frank (voice)
Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

as Self
Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic (2022)

as Zoot (voice) / Boober (voice) / Gonzo (voice) / others (voice)
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Dear Earth (2021)

as Zoot (voice)
Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)

as Gonzo / Bunsen / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf / Chip / Randy Pig
Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson (2020)

as Self
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II (2020)

as The Muppets Puppeteer
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The Muppets Take The O2 (2018)

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

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2018)

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

Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched (2017)

as Self
Inside Out

Inside Out (2015)

as Subconscious Guard Frank (voice)
Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

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

Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium (2013)

as Gonzo the Great / Waldorf
Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular (2013)

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

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala (2012)

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

The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)

as Waldorf (voice)
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade (2011)

as Waldorf (voice)
The Muppets

The Muppets (2011)

as Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
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Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland (2009)

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008)

as The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot (voice)
The Muppets: Classical Chicken

The Muppets: Classical Chicken (2008)

as The Great Gonzo
The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!

The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER! (2008)

as Waldorf
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live (2008)

as Gonzo / Waldorf (voice)
Journey Through the Labyrinth

Journey Through the Labyrinth (2007)

as Self
Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal' (2007)

as Self
Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments (2006)

as Self
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

as Tin Thing / Kalidah Critic #2 / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot
Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away (2005)

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

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 (2004)

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

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

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

Kermit's Swamp Years (2002)

as Waldorf (voice)
Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin' (2002)

as Gonzo
I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets (2002)

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

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 (2001)

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

Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas (2000)

as Jack the Dog
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

as Humongous Chicken (voice)
Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space (1999)

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

The Very Best of the Muppet Show (1999)

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

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 (1999)

as Gonzo / Zoot / Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

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

Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island (1996)

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

Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth (1995)

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

The World of Jim Henson (1994)

as Self (archive footage)
Muppet Classic Theater

Muppet Classic Theater (1994)

as Gonzo / Rizzo the Rat / Randy Pig (voice)
Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green (1994)

as Gonzo / Wendell / Otto the Octopus / Boober Fraggle (voice)
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Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' (1992)

as Gonzo
The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

as The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)

as The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / Zoot (voice)
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special (1990)

as Gonzo (voice)
Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Jim Henson's Memorial Service (1990)

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World (1990)

as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / Zoot / Frog (voice)
The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special (1990)

as Old Frog (voice)
The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest (1989)

as Milton (voice)
Miss Piggy's Hollywood

Miss Piggy's Hollywood (1989)

as Gonzo
Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie (1989)

as Frisky (voice)
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Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director (1988)

as Gonzo (voice)
A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)

as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle
Down at Fraggle Rock

Down at Fraggle Rock (1987)

as Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Self
The Christmas Toy

The Christmas Toy (1986)

as Rugby the Tiger / Ditz (voice)
Labyrinth

Labyrinth (1986)

as Didymus / The Hat / The Four Guards / Left Door Knocker / Firey 3 (voice)
Fraggles Look For Jobs

Fraggles Look For Jobs (1986)

as Boober (voice)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986)

as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / Zoot / Uncle 'Travelling' Matt Fraggle / Boober Fraggle (voice)
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Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets (1985)

as Gonzo (voice)
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff (1985)

as Gonzo (voice)
Muppet Treasures

Muppet Treasures (1985)

as Gonzo / Zoot / Penguin
The Muppet Revue

The Muppet Revue (1985)

as Gonzo (voice)
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story (1985)

Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly

Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly (1985)

as Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt (voice)
Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets (1985)

as Gonzo (voice)
The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock (1984)

as Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

as Gonzo / Chester - Rat / Bill - Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Penguin (voice)
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983)

as Gonzo the Great / Zoot / Lubbock Lou (voice)
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock (1983)

as Boober Fraggle / Philo / Uncle Travelling Matt (voice)
The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal (1982)

as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982)

as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men (1981)

as Self
The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

as Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou
The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)

as The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979)

as The Great Gonzo / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie (1979)

as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979)

as Various Muppets
The Orson Welles Show

The Orson Welles Show (1979)

as Gonzo (voice)
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring (1978)

as Gonzo
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The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special (1977)

as Gonzo
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977)

as Wendell / Pop-eyed Catfish / Will Possum (voice)
The Royal Variety Performance 1977

The Royal Variety Performance 1977 (1977)

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Kagayake! Gorō Mapetto Geba Geba 90-pun! (1976)

Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper (1975)

as Gonzo (voice)
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Just a Few Announcements (1975)

as Gonzo
The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap (1961)

as Teenager (uncredited)