Andy Kaufman
Known For
Acting
Born
1949-01-17 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
1984-05-16
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Stand-up Act
Saturday Night Live
as Foreign Man
Saturday Night Live
as Self
Saturday Night Live
as Andy Kaufman
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Special Guest
Saturday Night Live
as British Man
Saturday Night Live
as Andy Kaufman / Voice of Elvis
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
as Elvis
Taxi
as Latka Gravas
Dinah!
as Self
Fridays
as Self - Guest Host
Fridays
as Self
Legends
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
O.J.: Made in America
as Self (archive footage)
Heartbeeps
as Val
Van Dyke and Company
as Self
Stick Around
as Andy, The Robot
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self (archive footage)