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Dave Goelz Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1946-07-16

Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Credits:
116 Total Roles

Dave Goelz

Acting

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"Dave Goelz is the unparalleled architect of cinematic heart, grounding the fantastical whimsy of *Labyrinth* and the emotional architecture of *Inside Out* in a profound, soul-stirring humanity. By breathing life into our most cherished internal and imaginary landscapes, he has secured his legacy as the definitive puppeteer of the modern collective conscience."

Biography

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. 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 Review

Inside Out

Subconscious Guard Frank (voice)
Inside Out 2 Review

Inside Out 2

Mind Cop Frank (voice)
Labyrinth Review

Labyrinth

Didymus / The Hat / The Four Guards / Left Door Knocker / Firey 3 (voice)
The Muppets Review

The Muppets

Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
The Dark Crystal Review

The Dark Crystal

Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master
The Muppet Christmas Carol Review

The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
Muppets Most Wanted Review

Muppets Most Wanted

The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf
The Muppet Movie Review

The Muppet Movie

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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 The Muppet Show MOVIE Gonzo / Zoot / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
2025 The First Snow of Fraggle Rock MOVIE Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / World's Oldest Fraggle (voice)
2024 Inside Out 2 MOVIE Mind Cop Frank (voice)
2024 Jim Henson Idea Man MOVIE Self
2023 The Muppets Mayhem TV Zoot (voice)
2022 Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic MOVIE Zoot (voice) / Boober (voice) / Gonzo (voice) / others (voice)
2022 Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock TV Boober Fraggle (voice)
2021 Dear Earth MOVIE Zoot (voice)
2021 Muppets Haunted Mansion MOVIE Gonzo / Bunsen / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf / Chip / Randy Pig
2020 Muppets Now TV Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)

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