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.
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- Born:
- Jan 17, 1949
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 19
- First Appeared:
- In the series Saturday Night Live 1975-10-11
- Latest Project:
- Movie Jerry Before Seinfeld 2017-09-19
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond | Self (archive footage) | 2017-09-05 |
| Movie | Jerry Before Seinfeld | Himself | 2017-09-19 |
| Movie | The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman | 2013-05-16 | |
| Movie | The Death Of Andy Kaufman | Himself (archive footage) | 2008-07-26 |
| Movie | Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s | 2007-04-10 | |
| Movie | The Ten | Naked Guy | 2007-08-03 |
| Movie | R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) | Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond") | 2003-10-23 |
| Movie | Man on the Moon | 1999-12-22 | |
| Movie | I'm from Hollywood | Himself (archive footage) | 1989-06-15 |
| Movie | The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More | Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz | 1983-11-29 |
| Movie | The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show | Tony Clifton | 1982-09-17 |
| Movie | Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special | Himself | 1981-01-23 |
| Movie | Heartbeeps | Val | 1981-12-18 |
| Movie | Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall | Himself | 1980-06-12 |
| Movie | In God We Tru$t | Armageddon T. Thunderbird | 1980-09-26 |
| Movie | Andy's Funhouse | Himself / Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton | 1979-08-28 |
| Series | Taxi | Latka Gravas | 1978-09-12 |
| Movie | God Told Me To | Police Assassin | 1976-10-22 |
| Series | Saturday Night Live | Unknown | 1975-10-11 |