Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman

b. 1949 — d. 1984 (aged 35)
Actor Composer Writer

Andrew Geoffrey "Andy" Kaufman (January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984) was an American entertainer, actor and performance artist. While often referred to as acomedian, 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

Taxi
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★ 7.7
Taxi
1978
In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion)
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★ 5.4
In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion)
1980
Heartbeeps
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★ 4.3
Heartbeeps
1981
Man on the Moon
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★ 7.4
Man on the Moon
1999

Filmography

Jerry Before Seinfeld
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★ 7.0
Jerry Before Seinfeld
2017 Self
I'm from Hollywood
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★ 7.6
I'm from Hollywood
1989 Self Writer
Elayne Boosler: Party of One
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★ 7.6
Elayne Boosler: Party of One
1986 Self
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The Top
1984 Self
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Superstars of Comedy Salute the Improv
1984 Self
My Breakfast with Blassie
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★ 6.8
My Breakfast with Blassie
1983 Actor
Andy Kaufman
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🎞️
★ 7.8
The Andy Kaufman Show
1983 Self Writer
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
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★ 7.4
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
1983 Self
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★ 4.4
Super Bowl XVII Pre-Game Show
1983 Actor
Latka Gravas
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
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★ 7.2
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982 Actor
Tony Clifton
Catch a Rising Star's 10th Anniversary
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★ 6.1
Catch a Rising Star's 10th Anniversary
1982 Self
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HBO Magazine
1982 Self
Heartbeeps
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★ 4.3
Heartbeeps
1981 Actor
Val
In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion)
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★ 5.4
In God We Trust (or Gimme That Prime Time Religion)
1980 Actor
Armageddon T. Thunderbird
The David Letterman Show
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★ 7.1
The David Letterman Show
1980 Self
Andy's Funhouse
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★ 8.1
Andy's Funhouse
1979 Self Writer Composer
Cher... and Other Fantasies
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★ 7.9
Cher... and Other Fantasies
1979 Actor
Adam
Johnny Cash Christmas
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★ 6.7
Johnny Cash Christmas
1979 Self
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V.I.P. Night on Broadway Benefit
1979 Self
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The Lisa Hartman Show
1979 Self
Taxi
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★ 7.7
Taxi
1978 Actor
Vic Ferrari
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special
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★ 7.3
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special
1977 Self
Stick Around
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★ 5.0
Stick Around
1977 Actor
Andy, the Robot
Wrestling
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★ 6.4
Wrestling
1977 Self
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America Goes Bananaz
1977 Self
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★ 7.1
On Location
1976 Self
Van Dyke and Company
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★ 7.5
Van Dyke and Company
1976 Self
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Monty Hall's Variety Hour
1976 Self
Saturday Night Live
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★ 8.0
Saturday Night Live
1975 Writer
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Kaufman Lives
Self
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