Andy Kaufman
Andrew Geoffrey "Andy" Kaufman (January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984) was an American entertainer, actor and performance artist. While often referred to as acomedian, Kaufman did not consider himself to be one. He disdained telling jokes and engaging in comedy as it was traditionally understood, referring to himself instead as a "song-and-dance man." Elaborate hoaxes and pranks were major elements of his career. His act maintains a cult following and he continues to be respected among comedians for his original material, performance style, and unflinching commitment to character.
Known for
ActingBirthday
January 17, 1949Deathday
May 16, 1984Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
32Also known as
Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman, Andrew Kaufman
Cast credits
God Told Me To
Police Assassin
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
My Breakfast with Blassie
Self
The Real Andy Kaufman
Himself (archive footage)
Heartbeeps
Val
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
Himself
In God We Tru$t
Armageddon T. Thunderbird
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Tony Clifton
Andy's Funhouse
Himself / Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
Himself (archive footage)
I'm from Hollywood
Himself (archive footage)
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
Himself
Jerry Before Seinfeld
Self (archive footage)
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
Himself
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
Himself
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
Cher... and Other Fantasies
Adam
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
Self
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Self (archive footage)
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
HimselfCrew credits
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