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Dave Goelz

Bio: 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

Born: Tue, Jul 16 1946

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Dave Goelz is 78 years old

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Inside Out 2

Dave Goelz was 77 in Inside Out 2 as 'Mind Cop Frank (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 2024

Jim Henson Idea Man

Dave Goelz was 77 in Jim Henson Idea Man as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 18 2024

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Dave Goelz was 75 in Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic as 'Zoot (voice) / Boober (voice) / Gonzo (voice) / others (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 2022

Dear Earth

Dave Goelz was 75 in Dear Earth as 'Zoot (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 2021

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Dave Goelz was 75 in Muppets Haunted Mansion as 'Gonzo / Bunsen / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf / Chip / Randy Pig'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2021

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Dave Goelz was 73 in Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2020

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

Dave Goelz was 73 in The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as 'The Muppets Puppeteer'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 10 2020

The Muppets Take The O2

Dave Goelz was 71 in The Muppets Take The O2 as 'The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Waldorf / Beauregard / Chip / Himself (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2018

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity

Dave Goelz was 71 in Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity as 'Gonzo/Waldorf (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2018

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

Dave Goelz was 70 in Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 2017

Inside Out

Dave Goelz was 68 in Inside Out as 'Subconscious Guard Frank (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 2015

Muppets Most Wanted

Dave Goelz was 67 in Muppets Most Wanted as 'The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 2014

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

Dave Goelz was 67 in Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular as 'The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf, Zoot (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 2013

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

Dave Goelz was 66 in The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala as 'Gonzo / Waldorf / Beauregard (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 2012

The Secret Policeman's Ball

Dave Goelz was 65 in The Secret Policeman's Ball as 'Waldorf (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 2012

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Dave Goelz was 65 in Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade as 'Waldorf (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011

The Muppets

Dave Goelz was 65 in The Muppets as 'Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2011

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Dave Goelz was 63 in Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 2009

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

Dave Goelz was 62 in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as 'The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2008

The Muppets: Classical Chicken

Dave Goelz was 62 in The Muppets: Classical Chicken as 'The Great Gonzo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2008

The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!

Dave Goelz was 61 in The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER! as 'Waldorf'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 2008

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

Dave Goelz was 61 in The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live as 'Gonzo / Waldorf (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 2008

Journey Through the Labyrinth

Dave Goelz was 61 in Journey Through the Labyrinth as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2007

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

Dave Goelz was 61 in Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal' as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2007

Best Ever Muppet Moments

Dave Goelz was 59 in Best Ever Muppet Moments as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2006

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

Dave Goelz was 58 in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as 'Tin Thing / Kalidah Critic #2 / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2005

Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away

Dave Goelz was 58 in Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away as 'Boober Fraggle (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 2005

Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock

Dave Goelz was 58 in Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock as 'Boober Fraggle / Philo / Uncle Travelling Matt (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

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

Dave Goelz was 57 in Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 as 'Gonzo / Waldorf ("Keep Fishin")'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 2004

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

Dave Goelz was 57 in It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as 'The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Zoot (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 2003

Kermit's Swamp Years

Dave Goelz was 56 in Kermit's Swamp Years as 'Waldorf (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 2002

Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

Dave Goelz was 55 in Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin' as 'Gonzo'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 2002

I Love Muppets

Dave Goelz was 55 in I Love Muppets as 'The Great Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 2002

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

Dave Goelz was 55 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 as 'Gonzo / Beauregard'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2001

Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas

Dave Goelz was 54 in Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas as 'Jack the Dog'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 29 2000

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Dave Goelz was 53 in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as 'Humongous Chicken (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999

Muppets from Space

Dave Goelz was 52 in Muppets from Space as 'Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / The Birdman (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1999

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

Dave Goelz was 52 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show as 'Gonzo / Zoot / Dr Bunsen Honeydew'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1999

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

Dave Goelz was 52 in The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 as 'Gonzo / Zoot / Dr Bunsen Honeydew'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1999

Muppet Treasure Island

Dave Goelz was 49 in Muppet Treasure Island as 'The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1996

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

Dave Goelz was 49 in Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island as 'The Great Gonzo (voice) (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1996

Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth

Dave Goelz was 48 in Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth as 'Gonzo (as Gonzo The Great)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1995

The World of Jim Henson

Dave Goelz was 48 in The World of Jim Henson as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994

Muppet Classic Theater

Dave Goelz was 48 in Muppet Classic Theater as 'Gonzo / Rizzo the Rat / Randy Pig (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 1994

Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green

Dave Goelz was 47 in Muppet Sing Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green as 'Gonzo / Wendell / Otto the Octopus / Boober Fraggle (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

Dave Goelz was 46 in Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' as 'Gonzo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1992

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Dave Goelz was 46 in The Muppet Christmas Carol as 'The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1992

Muppet*Vision 3D

Dave Goelz was 44 in Muppet*Vision 3D as 'The Great Gonzo / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf (additional voice only)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1991

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Dave Goelz was 44 in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson as 'The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / ... (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

Dave Goelz was 43 in Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special as 'Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1990

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

Dave Goelz was 43 in The Muppets at Walt Disney World as 'The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / Zoot (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1990

The Earth Day Special

Dave Goelz was 43 in The Earth Day Special as 'Old Frog (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990

The Song of the Cloud Forest

Dave Goelz was 43 in The Song of the Cloud Forest as 'Milton'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1989

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

Dave Goelz was 42 in Miss Piggy's Hollywood as 'Gonzo'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 14 1989

Dog City: The Movie

Dave Goelz was 42 in Dog City: The Movie as 'Frisky (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1989

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

Dave Goelz was 41 in Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director as 'Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1988

A Muppet Family Christmas

Dave Goelz was 41 in A Muppet Family Christmas as 'Various Characters (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1987

Down at Fraggle Rock

Dave Goelz was 40 in Down at Fraggle Rock as 'Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1987

The Christmas Toy

Dave Goelz was 40 in The Christmas Toy as 'Rugby the Tiger / Ditz (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1986

Labyrinth

Dave Goelz was 39 in Labyrinth as 'Didymus / The Hat / The Four Guards / Left Door Knocker / Firey 3 (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1986

Fraggles Look For Jobs

Dave Goelz was 39 in Fraggles Look For Jobs as 'Boober (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1986

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Dave Goelz was 39 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as 'The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / Zoot / Uncle 'Travelling' Matt Fraggle / Boober Fraggle'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1986

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

Dave Goelz was 39 in Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets as 'Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Dave Goelz was 38 in Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff as 'Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1985

Muppet Treasures

Dave Goelz was 38 in Muppet Treasures as 'Gonzo / Zoot / Penguin'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1985

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Dave Goelz was 38 in Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1985

The Muppet Revue

Dave Goelz was 38 in The Muppet Revue as 'Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1985

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Dave Goelz was 38 in Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets as 'Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

Dave Goelz was 38 in The Bells of Fraggle Rock as 'Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1984

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Dave Goelz was 37 in The Muppets Take Manhattan as 'Gonzo / Chester - Rat / Bill - Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Penguin (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1984

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets

Dave Goelz was 36 in Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets as 'Gonzo the Great / Zoot / Lubbock Lou (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1983

The Dark Crystal

Dave Goelz was 36 in The Dark Crystal as 'Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

Dave Goelz was 36 in The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show as 'Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1982

Of Muppets & Men

Dave Goelz was 35 in Of Muppets & Men as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1981

The Great Muppet Caper

Dave Goelz was 34 in The Great Muppet Caper as 'Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1981

The Muppets Go to the Movies

Dave Goelz was 34 in The Muppets Go to the Movies as 'The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1981

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

Dave Goelz was 33 in John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together as 'The Great Gonzo / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1979

The Muppet Movie

Dave Goelz was 32 in The Muppet Movie as 'The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood

Dave Goelz was 32 in The Muppets Go Hollywood as 'Various Muppets'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979

The Orson Welles Show

Dave Goelz was 32 in The Orson Welles Show as 'Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Dave Goelz was 31 in Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring as 'Gonzo'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1978

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Dave Goelz was 31 in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas as 'Wendell / Pop-eyed Catfish / Will Possum (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1977

Muppet Picker Upper

Dave Goelz was 28 in Muppet Picker Upper as 'Gonzo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

Just a Few Announcements

Dave Goelz was 28 in Just a Few Announcements as 'Gonzo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

The Parent Trap

Dave Goelz was 14 in The Parent Trap as 'Teenager (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Muppets Mayhem

Dave Goelz was 76+ in The Muppets Mayhem as 'Zoot (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 10 2023

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

Dave Goelz was 75+ in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock as 'Boober Fraggle (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 2022

Muppets Now

Dave Goelz was 74+ in Muppets Now as 'Dr. Bunsen Honeydew'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 31 2020

Prop Culture

Dave Goelz was 73+ in Prop Culture as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 01 2020

Fraggle Rock: Rock On!

Dave Goelz was 73+ in Fraggle Rock: Rock On! as 'Boober Fraggle / Travelling Matt (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 21 2020

The Muppets

Dave Goelz was 69+ in The Muppets as 'The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Zoot (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2015

Muppet Moments

Dave Goelz was 68+ in Muppet Moments as 'The Great Gonzo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 2015

The Great Debate

Dave Goelz was 62+ in The Great Debate

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 2009

Studio DC: Almost Live

Dave Goelz was 62+ in Studio DC: Almost Live as 'Gonzo the Great, Zoot, Waldorf, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Pancake the Water Buffalo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 03 2008

Muppets Tonight

Dave Goelz was 49+ in Muppets Tonight as 'Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen / Waldorf / Randy / Beauregard / Bill'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 08 1996

Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake

Dave Goelz was 48+ in Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1994

Secret Life of Toys

Dave Goelz was 47+ in Secret Life of Toys as 'Rugby / Ditz'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994

The Jim Henson Hour

Dave Goelz was 42+ in The Jim Henson Hour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989

Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

Dave Goelz was 39+ in Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

The Cosby Show

Dave Goelz was 38+ in The Cosby Show as 'The Great Gonzo / Digit (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984

Fraggle Rock

Dave Goelz was 36+ in Fraggle Rock as 'The World's Oldest Fraggle, Boober / Uncle "Traveling" Matt / Side Bottom / The World's Oldest Fraggle (voice), Uncle "Traveling" Matt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 1983