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...See full bio »
1992The Muppet Christmas Carol
(performer: "Scrooge", "Marley And Marley", "It Feels Like Christmas", "Bless Us All", "Finale - When Love Is Found / It Feels Like Christmas")
1984The Muppets Take Manhattan
(performer: "Together Again", "Saying Goodbye", "I'm Gonna Always Love You", "William Tell Overture", "Right Where I Belong", "Somebody's Getting Married", "Waiting for the Wedding", "He'll Make Me Happy", "Saying Goodbye / Together Again Closing Medley")
1981The Great Muppet Caper
(performer: "Hey a Movie!", "Happiness Hotel", "Steppin' Out With A Star", "Couldn't We Ride", "Finale: Hey A Movie! / The First Time It Happens")
1979The Muppet Movie
(performer: "Can You Picture That", "I'm Going To Go Back There Someday", "Finale: The Magic Store")
Jim had five children of his own, and by nature was extremely playful. He related well to children because he could access that part of himself. The fascinating thing was that while he functioned as an astute businessman, he could integrate play into the process. I now have children of my own, and have come to believe that we are all born perfect - well...
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Began working for 'Jim Henson' as a puppet builder.
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Best known for his association with The Muppets and in particular the character of The Great Gonzo which he has performed since 1970.
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