Dave Goelz
Birth Name:
David Charles Goelz
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- First began performing with the Muppets in 1973, when he met Frank Oz at a puppetry festival in New York
- Worked for Hewlett Packard and American Airlines before becoming interested in puppeteering
- Quote: "We all act in service of Jim [Henson's] vision, but we're not stuck to the past․ Jim always wanted to try new things․"
- Best known as the puppeteer and voice of the Muppet characters The Great Gonzo, Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot and Beauregard the Stagehand
Awards
- 1976Grammy - Best Recording for Children:Nominated
- 1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Nominated
- 1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Series:Winner
- 1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Program:Nominated
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement - Creative Technical Crafts:Nominated
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement - Creative Technical Crafts:Nominated
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety or Music Program:Nominated
- 1981Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program:Nominated
- 2012BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
- 2012BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
- 2012OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Adapted Song:Nominated
- 2012OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Adapted Song:Nominated
- 2012OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Nominated
- 2022Emmy - Outstanding Children's or Family Viewing Series:Nominated
- 2023Emmy - Outstanding Fiction Special:Nominated