Goofy first appeared in the 1932 cartoon Mickey’s Revue.
In Mickey’s Revue, the character later known as Goofy appears as a disruptive audience member named Dippy Dawg. He laughs loudly, heckles the performers, and creates comic trouble during Mickey’s stage show. The early design and characterization differ from the relaxed, good-natured Goofy audiences know today.
The character’s original name was used in several early appearances before Disney settled on Goofy. His voice, laugh, and physical manner gradually became more distinctive, and he eventually moved from supporting roles into a large series of solo shorts. These films developed the exaggerated instructional-comedy style associated with him.
Mickey’s Revue is often confused with later cartoons that introduced related versions of Goofy or established his familiar name. The key historical point is that the character’s debut occurred in 1932, while his identity and presentation continued evolving during the following years.