Andy Kaufman
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
God Told Me To
as Police Assassin
1976
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
as Andy Kaufman (archive footage)
2023
I'm from Hollywood
as Self (archive footage)
1989
My Breakfast with Blassie
as Self
1983
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
as Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
1983
Heartbeeps
as Val
1981
The Real Andy Kaufman
as Self (archive footage)
2001
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
as Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")
2003
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
as Self
1981
In God We Tru$t
as Armageddon T. Thunderbird
1980
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
as Tony Clifton
1982
Andy's Funhouse
as Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton
1979
Thank You Very Much
as Self (archive footage)
2025
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
as Self (archive footage)
2008
"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
1999
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
as Self
1977
Jerry Before Seinfeld
as Self (archive footage)
2017
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
as Self
1980
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
as Self
1983
TV Appearances
Taxi
as Latka Gravas
1978
Van Dyke and Company
as Self
1975
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)
2016
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Stand-up Act
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Foreign Man
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Andy Kaufman
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Special Guest
1975
Stick Around
as Andy, The Robot
1977
Legends
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Dinah!
as Self
1974