Goofy

Last Updated on: February 6th, 2026

Who is Goofy?

Disney’s Goofy is a cartoon character created by Art Babbitt and Frank Webb for Walt Disney Productions in 1932. He is a tall, anthropomorphic dog with a Southern drawl and typically wears a red or green vest, white gloves, and a tall hat.

Goofy is known for his clumsy and accident-prone nature, but also for his good-heartedness and loyalty as a friend. He is a close friend of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and has appeared in various forms of media, including films, television shows, and comic books. He is also a popular subject in Disney merchandise. Goofy first appeared in the short “Mickey’s Revue” in 1932, and then in “Goofy and Wilbur” a 1939 short.

Goofy Frequently Asked Questions & Fun Facts

When was Goofy’s first appearance?

Goofy first appeared on May 25, 1932, in the Mickey Mouse cartoon Mickey’s Revue. At the time, he was just a background character in the audience with a very distinct, obnoxious laugh.

What was Goofy’s original name?

When he first debuted, Goofy was known as Dippy Dawg. It wasn’t until his seventh appearance in 1934’s The Orphan’s Benefit that he was officially rebranded as “Goofy.” He was also briefly called “George Geef” in his 1950s “Everyman” cartoons.

Who has voiced Goofy?

Over the past 90+ years, Goofy has been brought to life by several talented voice actors:

Pinto Colvig: The original voice (1932–1965) who also voiced Disney’s Pluto.
George Johnson, Hal Smith, Will Ryan, and Tony Pope: Voice actors who filled the role for various shorts and specials.
Bill Farmer: The definitive modern voice of Goofy since 1987.

Who is Goofy’s son, Max?

Goofy is the only one of the “Sensational Six” to be a father. His son, Max Goof, is one of the few Disney characters allowed to age. He debuted as a toddler in the 1950s (as “Goofy Jr.”), then became a middle-schooler in Goof Troop, and finally a college student in A Goofy Movie.

What are Goofy’s “How To” cartoons?

In the 1940s, Goofy became famous for a series of “How To” shorts where a narrator would explain a sport or hobby (like football or skiing) while Goofy hilariously demonstrated exactly how not to do it.

Is Goofy a dog?

This is a constant debate for fans! While Goofy is a “funny animal” with canine features (originally Dippy Dawg), Disney officially classifies him as a humanoid character with dog-like features, distinguishing him from Pluto, who is a non-verbal pet dog.

The Collection:

Here is the Internet’s largest collection of Disney’s Goofy-related movies, TV shows, toys and other products. As always, new pieces are added to this collection regularly.

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Movie Appearances

Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Songs: Christmas

Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Songs: Halloween

Not Just A Goof

Once Upon a Studio

Goofy Gymnastics

Aquamania

Mickey Saves Christmas

An Extremely Goofy Movie

Goofy and Wilbur

The Reluctant Dragon

A Goofy Movie

Saludos Amigos

Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas

Mickey’s Christmas Carol

Mickey Donald Goofy: The Three Musketeers

Fun And Fancy Free

Show Appearances

Mickey’s Christmas Tales

Disney Junior Wonderful World of Songs

The Wonderful Autumn of Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Goof Troop

House of Mouse

Mickey Mouse Works

Mickey and the Roadster Racers

The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse Funhouse

D-TV

Donald’s Quack Attack

Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventure

The Mouse Factory

Park Appearances

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Goofy’s Kitchen | Disneyland Hotel | Disneyland

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Tusker House Restaurant | Disney World

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The World According to Goofy Parade | Disneyland

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Character Parade | Disney World

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20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade - Extinct Disney World

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Mickey's All-American Birthday Parade - Extinct Disney World

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Disney World's Mickey's Boo-to-You Parade

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Festival of Fantasy Parade | Disney World

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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade | Disney World

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Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams | Disneyland

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Celebrate! – A Street Party | Disneyland

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Party Gras Parade | Disneyland

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Parade of the Stars | Disneyland

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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade | Disneyland

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Mickey’s Philharmagic | Disneyland

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America on Parade | Disneyland

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Goofy’s Sky School | Disneyland

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Goofy’s Playhouse | Disneyland

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Five & Dime (Disney’s California Adventure)

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Mickey Mouse Musical Revue | Extinct Disney World Attractions

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