- He died of arteriosclerosis and emphysema, which was not diagnosed until after his death.
- He considered retiring at age 75, but was persuaded to stay on 'Guiding Light'. His contract was renewed until 1975, but Goetz died before it expired.
- He portrayed Pa Bauer in 'Guiding Light' for a total of 24 years (including the radio years). At the time, this was the longest a soap actor had ever portrayed a single role.
- Fled to America when Mussolini grabbed power. Upon his arrival in New York, he learned English by watching movies. He never returned to Europe.
- Served for the Austrian Army during World War I.
- Is of French-Austrian descent.
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