Andy Kaufman
Born on January 17th, 1949
New York City, New York, USA
Died on May 16th, 1984
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 Thank You Very Much
2025
Self (archive footage)
Details Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
Self
Details WWE Hall of Fame 2023
2023
Andy Kaufman (archive footage)
Details Jerry Before Seinfeld
2017
Self (archive footage)
Details Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
2017
Self (archive footage)
Details It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
2015
Himself
Details The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
2013
Character TBA
Details Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
2010
Himself
Details The Death Of Andy Kaufman
2008
Himself (archive footage)
Details Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007
Self (archive footage)
Details R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
2003
Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")
Details The Best of Midnight Rider
2002
Self (Archive Footage)
Details The Real Andy Kaufman
2001
Himself (archive footage)
Details "Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
1999
Character TBA
Details I'm from Hollywood
1989
Himself (archive footage)
Details The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
1983
Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
Details My Breakfast with Blassie
1983
Self
Details Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
1983
Himself
Details The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982
Tony Clifton
Details Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
1981
Himself
Details In God We Tru$t
1980
Armageddon T. Thunderbird
Details Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
1980
Self
Details The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
1979
Self
Details Andy's Funhouse
1979
Himself / Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton
Details Cher... and Other Fantasies
1979
Adam
Details The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
1977
Self
Details Stick Around
1977
Andy, the Robot
Details God Told Me To
1976
Police Assassin
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