Gonzo the Great
Gonzo is a Muppet character from The Muppet Show. He is also known as The Great Gonzo or Gonzo the Great. Gonzo enjoys doing stunt performances, even though they usually do not succeed.
| Gonzo | |
|---|---|
| The Muppets character | |
| First appearance | The Muppet Show (December 20, 1970) |
| Created by | Dave Goelz Jerry Juhl Jim Henson |
| Portrayed by | Dave Goelz (1976-present) |
| Voiced by | |
| Developed by | Jim Henson Jerry Juhl Dave Goelz Frank Oz |
| Information | |
| Full name | Gonzo |
| Nickname(s) | The Great Gonzo, Gonzo the Great |
| Species | Unknown |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Stunt performer, plumber, artist |
| Significant other(s) | Camilla the Chicken |
| Nationality | American |
Gonzo's species is unknown. In Muppets from Space, Gonzo was an alien. However, other Muppet movies and television shows say otherwise. Sometimes, he is referred to as a "whatever". People not knowing Gonzo's species is a running gag.
Gonzo was created by Jim Henson and Dave Goelz in 1970. Goelz portrays Gonzo, and has since his creation. At first, Gonzo appeared in the movie The Great Santa Claus Switch. Then, he appeared in The Muppet Show. He became a main character and has appeared in many Muppet movies, television shows, video games, and other Muppet media.