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Dave Goelz
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 ...
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Known For
Fraggle Rock
Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Philo / World's Oldest Fraggle / Large Marvin Fraggle / Wrench Doozer / Sidebottom / Young Matt Fraggle / 7-Words-Max / Clerk Fraggle / Doozer #1 / Fritz Poohbah / Green Fragglette / Man on Rollercoaster / Skenfrith / Uncle Travelling MattSidebottom / Uncle Travelling MattWorld's Oldest Fraggle
(1983-1987)
The Muppet Show
Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / The Great Gonzo / Muppy / Pig / Boppity / Luncheon Counter Monster / Miss Kitty / Whatnot Dancer / Zucchini Brother / Brewster / Chicken / Marvin / Pigs / Walter Tell / Whatnot / Additional Muppets / African Mask / Alfredo the Mop Dancer / Ali Baba / Alien / Angus McGregor / Atrics Drummer / Atrics drummer / Avocado / Baby / Banananose Moledenaldo / Baskerville the Hound / Beaker clones / Behemoth / Borcellino Brother / Brown Bat / Bug / Bullets Barker / Bun-Bun Brother / Cabbage / Chopped-Liver Monster / Clam / Construction Worker / Cowboy / Crocodile / Dancer / Dancers / Dancing Sponge / Dick / Doctor / Dr. Salamander / Figurehead / Frog Scout / Full Body Whatnot / George / Geri and the Atrics Drummer / Gingerbread Man / Gorgon Heap / Groupie / Inspector LaBrea / Jogger / Johnny / Jugband Member / Kermit the Pig / Kid / Klaus Mueller / Koozebanian Spooble / Lenny Lizard / Leslie the Dancing Cucumber / Lobster / Lubbock Lou / Luis Greco / Mackerel / Mean Mama / Merdlidop / Merry Men / Mildred / Monks / Mr. Dawson / Muppaphones / Ohboy Bird / Otto the Automatic Entertainer / Paul 2 / Pig Minister / Prairie Dog / Purple Heap / Rock / Ronald Duck / Salsburg Sauerkraut Singer / Sheik's Wife / Signor Baffi / Skier / Soldier / Spy / Sundance / Swinetrek Crewmember / The Guru (Brewster) / Timmy Monster / Tree / Viking Pig / Walrus / Warren / Warthog / Whatnot Dancers / Whatnot Hunter / Wig Trainer / Winky Pinkerton / Wolfhound / Zoot the Sax Player
(1976-1981)
The Muppet Movie
The Great Gonzo / Zoot / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Nigel / Pig
(1979)
Filmography
Show 
Actor (99 credits)
2015-2016
The Muppets.
(TV Series)
Zoot / The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / ...
Zoot / The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / ...
- Because... Love
(2016)
... Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
- Generally Inhospitable
(2016)
... The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Zoot / ... (voice)
- Little Green Lie
(2016)
... The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Zoot / ... (voice)
- Got Silk?
(2016)
... The Great Gonzo / Zoot (voice)
- A Tail of Two Piggies
(2016)
... The Great Gonzo / Zoot (voice)
2015
mental_floss: The Big Question
(TV Series)
Bunsen Honeydew
Bunsen Honeydew
- Why Do Things Taste Bad After You Brush Your Teeth? - Feat. The Muppets!
(2015)
... Bunsen Honeydew (voice, as Bunsen Honeydew)
2012
All I Need Is Love
(Video short)
Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / The Great Gonzo / ... (voice)
Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / The Great Gonzo / ... (voice)
2012
Just for Laughs
(TV Series)
The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / ...
The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / ...
- The Muppets in Montreal
(2012)
... The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / ... (voice, as The Great Gonzo)
2011
A Current Affair
(TV Series)
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / ...
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / ...
- Episode dated 20 December 2011
(2011)
... The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / ... (voice)
2004-2011
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
The Great Gonzo / Waldorf
The Great Gonzo / Waldorf
- Jason Segel/Florence and the Machine
(2011)
... The Great Gonzo / Waldorf (voice, uncredited)
- Robert De Niro/Destiny's Child
(2004)
... The Great Gonzo (uncredited)
2011
WWE Raw
(TV Series)
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Gonzo / Waldorf
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Gonzo / Waldorf
- Episode #19.44
(2011)
... Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Gonzo / Waldorf (voice)
2011
OK Go & The Muppets: Muppet Show Theme Song
(Video short)
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / The Great Gonzo / Penguin / ... (voice)
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / The Great Gonzo / Penguin / ... (voice)
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series)
Gonzo / Waldorf
Gonzo / Waldorf
- Episode dated 23 December 2009
(2009)
... Gonzo (uncredited)
- Episode dated 20 March 2009
(2009)
... Waldorf (voice, uncredited)
1993-2008
Sesame Street
(TV Series)
Pino / Lovey Dwarf / China Shop Clerk / ...
Pino / Lovey Dwarf / China Shop Clerk / ...
- Hurry Up! You're Running Out of Time!
(2008)
... Pino
- Granny Bird Might Visit Sesame Street
(1996)
... Lovey Dwarf
- Episode #25.47
(1994)
... China Shop Clerk
- Little Boy Blue Takes His Horn to Finder's Keepers
(1993)
... Sid the Pig
- Oscar Can't Get the Sesame Street Theme Out of His Head
(1993)
... Mr. Between (voice)
2008
Studio DC: Almost Live!
(TV Series)
Gonzo / Waldorf
Gonzo / Waldorf
- The Second Show
(2008)
... Gonzo / Waldorf (voice)
- The First Show
(2008)
... Gonzo / Waldorf (voice)
2005
Kermit: A Frog's Life
(Video short)
Waldorf / Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (as Statler & Waldorf)
Waldorf / Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (as Statler & Waldorf)
2005
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
(TV Movie)
The Great Gonzo / The Great Gonzo as the Tin Thing / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / ... (voice)
The Great Gonzo / The Great Gonzo as the Tin Thing / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / ... (voice)
2003
Muppets Party Cruise
(Video Game)
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / ... (voice)
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / ... (voice)
2002
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
(TV Movie)
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf (voice)
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf (voice)
1999
Bear in the Big Blue House
(TV Series)
Jack the Dog
Jack the Dog
- A Berry Bear Christmas: Part 2
(1999)
... Jack the Dog (voice)
- A Berry Bear Christmas: Part 1
(1999)
... Jack the Dog (voice)
1996-1998
Muppets Tonight
(TV Series)
Waldorf / The Great Gonzo / Randy Pig / ...
Waldorf / The Great Gonzo / Randy Pig / ...
- Johnny Fiama Leaves Home
(1998)
... Bill the Bubble Guy / Waldorf / Randy Pig (voice)
- Andie MacDowell
(1998)
... Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / The Great Gonzo / Bill the Bubble Guy / ... (voice)
- The Gary Cahuenga Episode
(1997)
... Gary Cahuenga / The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / ... (voice)
- The Best of Muppets Tonight!
(1997)
... The Great Gonzo / Co-Dependence Day Therapist / Randy Pig (voice)
- The Cameo Show
(1997)
... Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / Bill the Bubble Guy / ... (voice)
1996
ABC TGIF
(TV Series)
The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Gonzo
The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Gonzo
- Muppets Tonight
(1996)
... The Great Gonzo / Waldorf
- Aliens in the Family
(1996)
... Gonzo (voice)
1994
Animal Show
(TV Series)
Stinky the Skunk / Baby Bear / Baby Kangaroo
Stinky the Skunk / Baby Bear / Baby Kangaroo
- Grizzly Bear & Hedgehog
... Stinky the Skunk / Baby Bear (voice)
- Tiger & Tiger Beetle
... Stinky the Skunk (voice)
- Zebra & Lion
... Stinky the Skunk (voice)
- Chimpanzee & Hyena
... Stinky the Skunk (voice)
- Raccoon & Polar Bear
... Stinky the Skunk (voice)
1994
The Secret Life of Toys
(TV Series)
Rugby and Ditz
Rugby and Ditz
- Who Shares Wins/It's a Giveaway!
(1994)
... Rugby and Ditz (voice)
- Mr. and Mrs. Rugby/I Spy
(1994)
... Rugby and Ditz (voice)
- Baby Balthazar/True Mew
(1994)
... Rugby and Ditz (voice)
- Down with Dinkybeard/The Sky Is Falling!
(1994)
... Rugby and Ditz (voice)
- More than a Mouse/Happy Hortense to You
(1994)
... Rugby and Ditz (voice)
1992
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / ... (voice)
The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / ... (voice)
1991-1992
Dinosaurs
(TV Series)
Earl Sinclair / Earl Sinclair (face) / General Chow / ...
Earl Sinclair / Earl Sinclair (face) / General Chow / ...
- The Clip Show
(1992)
... Earl Sinclair
- When Food Goes Bad
(1991)
... Earl Sinclair / General Chow
- Employee of the Month
(1991)
... Earl Sinclair
- Endangered Species
(1991)
... Earl Sinclair / Male Grapdelite (voice)
- Charlene's Tale
(1991)
... Earl Sinclair
1989-1990
The Jim Henson Hour
(TV Series)
Gonzo / Digit / Luncheon Counter Monster / ...
Gonzo / Digit / Luncheon Counter Monster / ...
- Food
(1990)
... Gonzo / Digit / Luncheon Counter Monster (voice)
- Garbage
(1989)
... Gonzo / Digit (voice)
- Musicians
(1989)
... Gonzo / Digit (voice)
- Health and Fitness
(1989)
... Digit / Gonzo / Cabbage / ... (voice)
- The Ratings Game - Miss Piggy's Hollywood
(1989)
... Gonzo / Digit (voice)
1990
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregarde / ...
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregarde / ...
- The Muppets at Walt Disney World
(1990)
... The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregarde / ... (voice)
- Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
(1990)
... The Great Gonzo (voice)
1990
The Cosby Show
(TV Series)
The Great Gonzo / Digit
The Great Gonzo / Digit
- Cliff's Nightmare
(1990)
... The Great Gonzo / Digit (voice)
1983-1987
Fraggle Rock
(TV Series)
Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Philo / ...
Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Philo / ...
- Change of Address
(1987)
... Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Philo (voice)
- The Honk of Honks
(1987)
... Boober Fraggle / Philo (voice)
- The Gorg Who Would Be King
(1987)
... Boober Fraggle / Philo / Large Marvin Fraggle (voice)
- Inspector Red
(1987)
... Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / World's Oldest Fraggle (voice)
- Ring Around the Rock
(1987)
... Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Philo (voice)
1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
(TV Movie)
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / ... (voice)
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / ... (voice)
1985
Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
(TV Series)
Gonzo
Gonzo
- In the Beginning
(1985)
... Gonzo (voice)
1976-1981
The Muppet Show
(TV Series)
Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / ...
Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / ...
- Buddy Rich
(1981)
... Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard (voice)
- Chris Langham
(1981)
... Gonzo (voice)
- Debbie Harry
(1981)
... Gonzo / Timmy Monster / Frog Scout (voice)
- Wally Boag
(1981)
... Dr. Salamander / Zoot (voice)
- Gene Kelly
(1981)
... Gonzo / Beauregard (voice)
1979
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
(TV Movie)
The Great Gonzo / Zoot the Sax Player / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
The Great Gonzo / Zoot the Sax Player / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
1979
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series)
The Great Gonzo
The Great Gonzo
- Episode #18.55
(1979)
... The Great Gonzo (voice)
1975
Muppets No-Nonsense Show
(TV Short)
(voice)
Show
Miscellaneous Crew (7 credits)
Show
Soundtrack (20 credits)
Show
Thanks (2 credits)
Show
Self (44 credits)
Show
Archive footage (16 credits)
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Bunsen | David Goelz | Gonzo | The Great Gonzo | Gonzo The Great | Bunsen Honeydew | The Muppets | Statler & Waldorf | WaldorfHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:
On Muppets head writer, Jerry Juhl: "There's a philosophy I think Jim [Henson] started out with - that people are basically good, life is to be enjoyed, take care of other people, there's enough for everybody - and Jerry [Juhl] was absolutely in sync with that." See more »Trivia:
He and Steve Whitmire are the only Muppeteers to have been featured in all 8 theatrical Muppet movies (The Muppet Movie (1979), The Great Muppet Caper (1981), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Muppets from Space (1999), and The Muppets (2011)). Goelz and Whitmire also contributed to the two theatrical Sesame Street movies (Follow ... See more »Trademark:
Best known for his association with The Muppets and in particular the character of The Great Gonzo which he has performed since 1970.Star Sign:
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