Acting
Andy Kaufman
EN cinema · 33 credits
Born
17 January 1949
Died
16 May 1984 (aged 35)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman · Andrew Kaufman
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
Thank You Very Much
as Self (archive footage)
Andy Kaufman Is Me
as Self (archive footage)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self (archive footage)
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
as Andy Kaufman (archive footage)
Jerry Before Seinfeld
as Self (archive footage)
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
as Self (archive footage)
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
as Self (archive footage)
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
as Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")
The Best of Midnight Rider
2002
The Best of Midnight Rider
as Self (archive footage)
The Real Andy Kaufman
as Self (archive footage), Writer
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
as (archive footage)
I'm from Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
as (archive footage)
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
as Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
as Tony Clifton
Heartbeeps
as Val
In God We Tru$t
as Armageddon T. Thunderbird
Andy's Funhouse
as Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton, Producer, Writer, Original Music Composer
Stick Around
as Andy, the Robot
God Told Me To
as Police Assassin