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.
Known For
Police Assassin
God Told Me To
Andy Kaufman (archive footage)
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
Self (archive footage)
I'm from Hollywood
Self
My Breakfast with Blassie
Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
Val
Heartbeeps
Self (archive footage)
The Real Andy Kaufman
Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
Self (archive footage)
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Self
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
Armageddon T. Thunderbird
In God We Tru$t
Tony Clifton
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton
Andy's Funhouse
Self (archive footage)
Thank You Very Much
Self (archive footage)
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
Self
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
Self (archive footage)
Jerry Before Seinfeld
Self
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
Self
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
Self
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
Adam
Cher... and Other Fantasies
Self
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
Himself
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
Andy, the Robot
Stick Around
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Midnight Rider
Self (archive footage)
Andy Kaufman Is Me
Self (archive footage)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
30
Gender
Male
Birthday
1949-01-17
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman