Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

1946-07-16 Los Angeles, California, USA 86 Credits

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 ...

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Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2

2024

as Mind Cop Frank (voice)

7.6
Acting

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger...

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

as Self

7.7
Acting

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man wh...

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic

2022

as Zoot (voice) / Boober (voice) / Gonzo (voice) / others (voice)

Acting

'Today (July 10) is Jerry Nelson's birthday! To celebrate, artist Zach Kenny has taken an incredible audio tape from 1999 of over three dozen Muppets ...

Dear Earth

2021

as Zoot (voice)

10.0
Acting

An epic global celebration of our planet and what we need to do to reverse climate change. Sprinkled with musical performances, Dear Earth also contai...

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Muppets Haunted Mansion

2021

as Gonzo / Bunsen / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf / Chip / Randy Pig

6.4
Acting

Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

Muppet Guys Talking: A Special Conversation to Honor Jim Henson

2020

as Self

Acting

On Saturday 16 May 2020, the cast of the Muppet Guys Talking documentary - Frank Oz, Fran Brill, Dave Goelz and Bill Barretta - reteamed via Skype for...

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II

2020

as The Muppets Puppeteer

6.9
Acting

Ryan Seacrest hosts the second Disney Family Singalong featuring celebrities and their families as they take on their favorite Disney tunes from their...

The Muppets Take The O2

2018

as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Waldorf / Beauregard / Chip / Himself (voice)

9.5
Acting

The Muppets Take the O2 is a live stage show starring the Muppets performed at the O2 Arena in London in July 2018. The show is a follow-up to 2017's ...

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity

Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity

2018

as Gonzo/Waldorf (voice)

5.1
Acting

Seth Rogen and friends combine stand-up, sketches and music for an outrageous comedy special that could only come from the mind of Seth. Guests includ...

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

8.2
Acting

Five of the original Muppet performers come together for the first time ever to share behind-the-scenes secrets of the Muppets. Includes rare performa...

Inside Out

Inside Out

2015

as Subconscious Guard Frank (voice)

7.9
Acting

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work togeth...

Muppets Most Wanted

Muppets Most Wanted

2014

as The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, Waldorf

6.3
Acting

While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his das...

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

2013

as The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf, Zoot (voice)

5.8
Acting

A Thanksgiving special starring Lady Gaga performing songs from her album “ARTPOP” alongside the Muppets and some very special guests.

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

2012

as Gonzo / Waldorf / Beauregard (voice)

5.8
Acting

The Muppets take part in a "Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala" at Just For Laughs 2012 in Montreal from July 10 -29th.

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012

as Waldorf (voice)

7.6
Acting

A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

2011

as Waldorf (voice)

5.5
Acting

Award-winning singer Cee Lo Green is one of several stars set to perform in this year’s “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” on ABC.

The Muppets

The Muppets

2011

as Gonzo / Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)

6.7
Acting

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Wal...

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009

Acting

A compilation of Jim Henson's fairy tale adaptations including condensed versions of Tales of the Tinkerdee, Hey Cinderella and The Frog Prince, as we...

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

2008

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

6.0
Acting

When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole. Along the way, th...

The Muppets: Classical Chicken

The Muppets: Classical Chicken

2008

as The Great Gonzo

10.0
Acting
The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!

The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!

2008

as Waldorf

10.0
Acting
The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live

2008

as Gonzo / Waldorf (voice)

6.0
Acting

With songs, dancing and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show.

Journey Through the Labyrinth

Journey Through the Labyrinth

2007

as Self

1.0
Acting

A retrospective look back at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film 'Labyrinth'.

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'

2007

as Himself

5.8
Acting

A retrospective look at Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal'.

Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments

2006

as Self

6.0
Acting

A review of the most memorable Muppet moments to commemorate Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary.

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

2005

as Tin Thing / Kalidah Critic #2 / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot

5.3
Acting

A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn ...

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

2005

as Boober Fraggle / Philo / Uncle Travelling Matt (voice)

Acting

Catch a Tail by the Tiger: Gobo has not received his usual postcard from his Uncle Traveling Matt. He eventually comes to realize that he must venture...

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

Fraggle Rock: Dance Your Cares Away

2005

as Boober Fraggle (voice)

Acting

Boober Gorg: After being hit on the head by a radish, Boober thinks he's a Gorg! Determined to protect Gorgs' radishes, he joins forces with the giant...

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")

9.0
Acting

Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures From the Vault 1991-2002 contains every one of Weezer's music videos from that time period (including the cla...

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)

6.0
Acting

The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it. After she tricks Pepe into giving her the o...

Kermit's Swamp Years

Kermit's Swamp Years

2002

as Waldorf (voice)

5.8
Acting

At 12 years old, Kermit the Frog and best friends Goggles and Croaker travel outside their homes in the swamps of the Deep South to do something extra...

Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'

2002

as Gonzo

Acting

Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin' is a 21-minute behind the scenes documentary on the making of the Keep Fishin' music video that aired on MTV2 on Jul...

I Love Muppets

I Love Muppets

2002

as The Great Gonzo (voice)

6.3
Acting

Gonzo the Great talks about the Muppets creator Jim Henson and what he did before the television show was made in 1976.

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001

as Gonzo / Beauregard

Acting

This third edition of 'The Very Best of the Muppet Show' is a collection of three Muppet Show episodes. In the 'Linda Carter Episode', Wonder Woman in...

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

10.0
Acting

The winter holidays find Bear and his friends planning a big celebration. They're all getting ready for Christmas, but also learn about Hanukkah and K...

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999

as Humongous Chicken (voice)

6.3
Acting

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirl...

Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

1999

as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / The Birdman (voice)

6.1
Acting

When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

1999

as Gonzo / Zoot / Dr Bunsen Honeydew

7.0
Acting

Play the music! Light the lights! The Best of the Muppet Show is now available on DVD--and what a show it is! All non-human life is here in a muppet-f...

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

6.0
Acting

Highlights from the sensational, muppetational seventies series. Kermit the Frog hosts a selection of top clips, including episodes of the classic sci...

Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

1996

as The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Mudwell the Mudbunny / Zoot (voice)

6.7
Acting

After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked...

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island

1996

as The Great Gonzo (voice) (archive footage)

6.0
Acting

Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 video produced just before the release of the feature film Muppet Treasure Island. Kermit is join...

Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth

Rudy Coby: The Coolest Magician on Earth

1995

as Gonzo (as Gonzo The Great)

7.0
Acting

High-tech magician Rudy Coby aka (Labman) and his sidekick Atom serve up a strange brand of Magical science, as they cut off their limbs with a chain ...

The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

1994

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a...

Muppet Classic Theater

Muppet Classic Theater

1994

as Gonzo / Rizzo the Rat / Randy Pig (voice)

6.9
Acting

Gonzo and Rizzo host a presentation in the Muppet Theater of six fairy tales performed by the Muppets. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Robin...

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)

Acting

Muppet Sing-Alongs: It's Not Easy Being Green was released direct to video in 1994. A collection of Muppet songs is put together in this fun Karaoke ...

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

1992

as Gonzo

6.0
Acting

A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis, Sergio...

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)

7.4
Acting

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time vis...

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

as The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / Zoot (voice)

6.8
Acting

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special

1990

as Gonzo (voice)

6.0
Acting

Celebration of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

1990

10.0
Acting

Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral o...

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

1990

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

6.4
Acting

Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney...

The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

1990

as Old Frog (voice)

6.9
Acting

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s...

The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

1989

as Milton (voice)

Acting

Milton, a lonely golden toad whose species are on the verge of extinction, finds himself in two minds when he realizes that his only potential mate is...

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

Miss Piggy's Hollywood

1989

as Gonzo

Acting

In this special, Miss Piggy and her associate producer Gonzo attempt to take viewers on a star-studded trip around Hollywood and fail miserably.

Dog City: The Movie

Dog City: The Movie

1989

as Frisky (voice)

8.0
Acting

This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the d...

Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director

1988

as Gonzo (voice)

Acting

In this interactive videocassette, viewers are invited to help the Muppets direct three of their latest features, while also preventing the studio fro...

A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987

as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle

6.9
Acting

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, ...

Down at Fraggle Rock

Down at Fraggle Rock

1987

as Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Self

Acting

Take a closer look at Fraggle Rock in this documentary special hosted by Jim Henson - featuring a glimpse inside Fraggle Rock character design and dev...

The Christmas Toy

The Christmas Toy

1986

as Rugby the Tiger / Ditz (voice)

6.7
Acting

It's Christmas Eve and the playroom is alive with excitement for the new toys that will arrive the next day. Balthazar, the old and wise bear, explain...

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986

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

7.3
Acting

When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King and he whisks Toby away to his castle at the centre o...

Fraggles Look For Jobs

Fraggles Look For Jobs

1986

as Boober (voice)

Acting

Fraggle Rock wrap video taped in 1986, and screened May 16, 1986.

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)

5.0
Acting

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have ga...

Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

1985

as Gonzo (voice)

Acting

Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketches from The...

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

1985

as Gonzo (voice)

Acting

Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home, assisted by Camilia and visited by Kermit The Fr...

Muppet Treasures

Muppet Treasures

1985

as Gonzo / Zoot / Penguin

Acting

Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets. This collection features many Muppet TV segme...

The Muppet Revue

The Muppet Revue

1985

as Gonzo (voice)

Acting

Kermit and Fozzie take a stroll down Muppet Memory Lane in this rollicking revue which contains both original production and material from the best of...

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story

1985

6.7
Acting

The Muppets tell the magical story of the chorus pig who rises from barnyard obscurity to super stardom and finds the short, green and handsome frog o...

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

1985

as Gonzo (voice)

Acting

Children's Songs and Stories (with the Muppets) was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketc...

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

1984

as Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt (voice)

6.0
Acting

Gobo thinks the Fraggles' own Solstice holiday, the Festival of the Bells, is a big waste of time. Despite Cantus' warnings, Gobo goes on a journey to...

The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

1984

as Gonzo / Chester - Rat / Bill - Frog / Zoot / Beauregard / Dog / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Penguin (voice)

6.6
Acting

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a...

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)

6.8
Acting

Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the special...

The Dark Crystal

The Dark Crystal

1982

as Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster / General, Garthim Master

7.1
Acting

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, be...

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

1982

as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)

8.5
Acting

Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit...

Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men

1981

as Self

8.0
Acting

Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981

as Gonzo / Beauregard / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Lobbuck Lou

6.9
Acting

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is sto...

The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981

as The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)

7.1
Acting

In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog ...

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)

7.0
Acting

In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with tradi...

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

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

7.2
Acting

The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp ...

The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979

as Various Muppets

6.3
Acting

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movi...

The Orson Welles Show

The Orson Welles Show

1979

as Gonzo (voice)

Acting

Unsold pilot for a talk show hosted by Orson Welles.

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring

1978

as Gonzo

7.0
Acting
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977

as Wendell / Pop-eyed Catfish / Will Possum (voice)

6.9
Acting

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

Muppet Picker Upper

Muppet Picker Upper

1975

as Gonzo (voice)

Acting

Consists of the shorts "The Muppet Introduction", "Just a Few Announcements" and "Sell, Sell, Sell".

Just a Few Announcements

1975

as Gonzo

Acting

"Before the Muppets begin their meeting, Janice reads a series of announcements." (Muppet Wiki)

Limbo: The Organized Mind

Limbo: The Organized Mind

1966

Assistant Director

8.5
Directing

Short film by Jim Henson featuring Limbo, combining live puppetry with pre-recorded film.

The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap

1961

as Teenager (uncredited)

7.0
Acting

Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their ...