Werner Abrolat

Werner Abrolat (1924 - 1997) was a German voice actor who dubbed Gonzo in Die Muppet Show and the films and specials through A Muppet Family Christmas.

Abrolat's acting career began after World War II and was initially limited to the provincial stage. Then in 1949, he began appearing on television and dubbing films. In 1965, he appeared with Clint Eastwood and future Die Muppet Show co-star Kurt Zips in Sergio Leone's acclaimed spaghetti Western For a Few Dollats More (as outlaw Slim), and appeared with Christopher Lee in The Castle of Fu Manchu and The Bloody Judge. He was also a frequent player in the film comedies of German filmmaker Helge Schneider.

As a voice actor, Abrolat dubbed Christopher Lloyd in Star Trek IV, Groundskeeper Willie in The Simpsons, Moralelastix in Asterix vs. Caesar, and several guest stars on Columbo.