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David Charles Goelz ( / ˈɡoʊlz /; born July 16, 1946) is an American puppeteer, puppet builder and actor, known for his work with the Muppets. As part of the Muppets' performing cast, Goelz performs Gonzo the Great, as well as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Waldorf (after Jim Henson 's death), Zoot and Beauregard, originating on The Muppet Show.
Mar 15, 2018 · The mind, voice, and hands behind The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, saxophonist Zoot and three-dimes-shy-of-a-quarter Beauregard the janitor, Dave Goelz is the second-longest serving member...
Apr 4, 2022 · We are excited to interview Muppet legend, Dave Goelz. Dave has been responsible for creating and portraying Gonzo on The Muppets, as well as numerous other characters including Floyd and Professor Bunsen Honeydew. We talk to Dave about his career. We also focus on his direct work with Jim Henson.
July 16, 1946 · Los Angeles, California, USA. Birth name. David Charles Goelz. Height. 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) Mini Bio. 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.
Jul 17, 2019 · Matt Fagerholm July 17, 2019. Tweet. “You could get lost in a sky like that,” marvels Gonzo ( Dave Goelz) in James Frawley ’s 1979 classic, “ The Muppet Movie .” He and his friends have become halted in their journey toward pursuing stardom in Hollywood, forcing them to spend the night around a campfire perched in the middle of nowhere.
Sep 17, 2013 · For those who don’t know, Dave has been an integral Muppet performer for over 35 years, originating unforgettable and irreplaceable characters including Gonzo the Great, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Boober Fraggle, Uncle Traveling Matt, and countless more.
Jul 7, 2022 · Listen • 13:45. Barbara Stenson. Muppet performer Dave Goelz. Dave Goelz is the puppeteer for Gonzo. He became interested from watching how the puppetry on Sesame Street came together in the '70s. Years later, Dave is still working on Jim Henson projects. Henson’s creativity and magic has been entertaining children for decades.
