Dave Goelz
Birthdate – July 16, 1946 (77 Years Old)
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.
Videos
Filmography
The Muppet Christmas Carol: 2020 Re-release
The Great Gonzo/Robert Marley/Bunsen Honeydew/Betina Cratchit/Rat/Zoot (2020)
Didymus ()
The Great Gonzo ()
Inside Out
Subconscious Guard Frank (2015)
The Great Gonzo ()
Fizzgig, a Friendly Monster (performer) ()
Jim Henson’s Holiday Special with Fraggle Rock and Emmet Otter
Boober Fraggle (1984)
Inside Out 2
Subconscious Guard Frank (2024)
The Great Gonzo ()
The Muppet Movie
The Great Gonzo (1979)
Labyrinth
Didymus (1986)
