Andy Kaufman
Acting
- Born:
- 1949-01-17
- Died:
- 1984-05-16
- Place of birth:
- New York City, New York, USA
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
Filmography
Andy Kaufman Is Me
Thank You Very Much
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
Jerry Before Seinfeld
O.J.: Made in America
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Legends
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
The Best of Midnight Rider
The Real Andy Kaufman
"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
I'm from Hollywood
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
My Breakfast with Blassie
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Late Night with David Letterman
Heartbeeps
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
In God We Tru$t
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
Fridays
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
Andy's Funhouse
Cher... and Other Fantasies
Taxi
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
Stick Around
Stick Around
USWA Championship Wrestling
God Told Me To
Van Dyke and Company
Saturday Night Live
Dinah!
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson