★ 6.9 
Acting
Dave Goelz
Dave Goelz is best known for Saturday Night Live, The Cosby Show, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and The Muppet Show. Dave Goelz was born on July 16, 1946. Dave Goelz is 80 years old (born July 16, 1946).
- Born
- July 16, 1946 (80 years old)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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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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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Dave Goelz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Known for
Filmography
- 2023The Muppets MayhemZoot (voice)
- 2022Fraggle Rock: Back to the RockBoober Fraggle (voice)
- 2020Fraggle Rock: Rock On!Boober Fraggle / Travelling Matt (voice)
- 2020Prop CultureSelf
- 2020Muppets NowDr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
- 2019The Dark Crystal: Age of ResistanceBaffi (voice) / Baffi (puppet)
- 2015The MuppetsThe Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Zoot (voice)
- 2015Muppet MomentsThe Great Gonzo
- 2009The Great Debate
- 2008Studio DC: Almost LiveGonzo / Zoot / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Pancake (voice)
- 2005Statler and Waldorf: From the BalconyWaldorf (Episode 1-8)
- 1996Muppets TonightGonzo / Dr. Bunsen / Waldorf / Randy / Beauregard / Bill
- 1994Jim Henson's Animal Show with Stinky and Jake
- 1994Secret Life of ToysRugby / Ditz
- 1989The Jim Henson HourSelf / Various
- 1985Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
- 1984The Cosby ShowThe Great Gonzo / Digit (voice)
- 1983Fraggle RockUncle "Traveling" Matt
- 1978An Audience with...The Great Gonzo
- 1976The Muppet ShowGonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
- 1975Saturday Night LiveThe Great Gonzo (voice) (uncredited)
- 1969Sesame Street
- 1969Peter Alexander präsentiert SpezialitätenSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Dave Goelz been in?
Dave Goelz is best known for Saturday Night Live, The Cosby Show, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and The Muppet Show.
When was Dave Goelz born?
Dave Goelz was born on July 16, 1946. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
How old is Dave Goelz?
Dave Goelz is 80 years old (born July 16, 1946).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·