Andy Kaufman
Acting
Born January 17, 1949 · 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 · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Saturday Night Live
Late Night with David Letterman
Taxi
USWA Championship Wrestling
Dinah!
Fridays
Legends
Van Dyke and Company
O.J.: Made in America
Stick Around
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Thank You Very Much
Jerry Before Seinfeld
God Told Me To
Andy Kaufman Is Me
Heartbeeps
Andy's Funhouse
In God We Tru$t
I'm from Hollywood
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Cher... and Other Fantasies
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
My Breakfast with Blassie
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
Stick Around
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
The Best of Midnight Rider
The Real Andy Kaufman
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman