Actor

Dave Goelz

July 16, 1946 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

Notable work

7.9
Inside Out (2015)
as Subconscious Guard Frank (voice)
7.5
Inside Out 2 (2024)
as Mind Cop Frank (voice)
7.3
Labyrinth (1986)
as Didymus / The Hat / The Four Guards / Left Door Knocker / Firey 3 (voice)
6.7
The Muppets (2011)
as Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
7.1
The Dark Crystal (1982)
as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
7.4
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
as The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
6.3
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
as The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf
7.2
The Muppet Movie (1979)
as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)
6.9
Saturday Night Live (1975)
as The Great Gonzo (voice) (uncredited)
7
The Cosby Show (1984)
as The Great Gonzo / Digit (voice)
6.7
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)
7.8
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
as Baffi (voice) / Baffi (puppet)

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