Dave Goelz

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Dave Goelz
Goelz in May 2018
Born	David Charles Goelz (1946-07-16) July 16, 1946 (age 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations	Puppeteer puppet builder actor
Years active	1961; 1973–present
Spouse	Debra Goelz ​ (m. 1992)​
Children	2

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. Goelz's puppeteering roles also included in Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. Outside of puppeteering work, he was also the voice of Figment in the Journey into Imagination with Figment attraction at Epcot.