Portrait of Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman

Acting

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.

Born: January 17, 1949

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Filmography

2025
Andy Kaufman Is Me

as Self (archive footage)

2025
Thank You Very Much

as Self (archive footage)

2023
WWE Hall of Fame 2023

as Andy Kaufman (archive footage)

2017
Jerry Before Seinfeld

as Self (archive footage)

2016
O.J.: Made in America

as Self (archive footage)

2008
The Death Of Andy Kaufman

as Self (archive footage)

2006
Legends

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2003
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)

as Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")

2001
The Real Andy Kaufman

as Self (archive footage)

1989
I'm from Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

1983
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More

as Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz

1981
1980
In God We Tru$t

as Armageddon T. Thunderbird

1979
Andy's Funhouse

as Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton

1978
Taxi

as Latka Gravas

1977
Stick Around

as Andy, The Robot

1977
Stick Around

as Andy, the Robot

1976
God Told Me To

as Police Assassin

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Stand-up Act

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Foreign Man

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Andy Kaufman

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Special Guest

1974
Dinah!

as Self