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Andy Kaufman

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

January 17, 1949

Died

May 16, 1984 (age 35)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman

Andrew Kaufman

Andy Kaufman

Biography

Andrew Geoffrey "Andy" Kaufman (January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984) was an American entertainer, actor and performance artist. While often referred to as a comedian, 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.

Filmography

2025FilmAndy Kaufman Is Meas Self (archive footage)2025FilmThank You Very Muchas Self (archive footage)2025FilmLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Musicas Self (archive footage)2023FilmWWE Hall of Fame 2023as Andy Kaufman (archive footage)2017FilmJerry Before Seinfeldas Self (archive footage)2016TVO.J.: Made in Americaas Self (archive footage)2015FilmIt's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Storyas Himself 2013FilmThe Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman 2010FilmAndy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matchesas Self 2008FilmThe Death Of Andy Kaufmanas Self (archive footage)2007FilmCutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70sas Self (archive footage)2006TVLegendsas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2003FilmR.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)as Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")2002FilmThe Best of Midnight Rideras Self (archive footage)2001FilmThe Real Andy Kaufmanas Self (archive footage)1999Film"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend 1989FilmI'm from Hollywoodas Self (archive footage)1983FilmThe Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No Moreas Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz 1983FilmMy Breakfast with Blassieas Self 1983FilmAndy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstageas Self 1982FilmThe Fantastic Miss Piggy Showas Tony Clifton 1981FilmHeartbeepsas Val 1981FilmAndy Kaufman: The Midnight Specialas Self 1980FilmIn God We Tru$tas Armageddon T. Thunderbird 1980FilmAndy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hallas Self 1980TVFridaysas Self - Guest Host 1979FilmThe Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979as Self 1979FilmAndy's Funhouseas Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton 1979FilmCher... and Other Fantasiesas Adam 1978TVTaxias Latka Gravas 1977FilmThe 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Showas Self 1977FilmStick Aroundas Andy, the Robot 1977TVStick Aroundas Andy, The Robot 1976FilmGod Told Me Toas Police Assassin 1975TVVan Dyke and Companyas Self 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Stand-up Act 1974TVDinah!as Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self —FilmCatch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Specialas Self