Dave Goelz

Actor, Additional Crew, Producer

Birthdate: Jul 16, 1946

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

A longtime puppet designer and performer, Goelz was picked up by Jim Henson and company to design Muppets for various television projects in the early 70's. By the time Jim Henson and Frank Oz were beginning work on "The Muppet Show", they managed to convince Dave to come work as a puppeteer. He soon began to perform and develop such memorable characters as the Great Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. He has gone on to become a principal Muppeteer and one of the major talents of the Jim Henson Company.

Known For

Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock

(1983)

The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show

(1976)

Muppet Treasure Island
Muppet Treasure Island

(1996)

Dave Goelz Movies

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Previous (18)

  • 2024 |
    Jim Henson: Idea Man
  • 2017 |
    Muppet Guys Talking
  • 2015 |

    Inside Out

    asSubconscious Guard Frank
  • 2014 |
    I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
  • 2014 |

    Muppets Most Wanted

    asThe Great Gonzo
  • 2011 |

    The Muppets

    asGonzo
  • 1999 |
    The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchlandas Humongous Chicken
  • 1999 |
    Muppets from Spaceas Gonzo
  • 1996 |
    Muppet Treasure Islandas The Great Gonzo
  • 1992 |
    The Muppet Christmas Carolas The Great Gonzo
  • 1992 |

    The Muppet Christmas Carol

    asThe Great Gonzo
  • 1986 |

    Labyrinth

    asDidymus
  • 1984 |

    Jim Henson’s Holiday Special with Fraggle Rock and Emmet Otter

    asBoober Fraggle
  • 1984 |
    The Muppets Take Manhattanas Gonzo
  • 1982 |
    The Dark Crystalas Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster (performer)
  • 1982 |

    The Dark Crystal

    asFizzgig, a Friendly Monster (performer)
  • 1981 |
    The Great Muppet Caperas The Great Gonzo
  • 1979 |

    The Muppet Movie

    asThe Great Gonzo