Andy Kaufman
Known for ActingBorn 1949-01-17 — died 1984-05-16New York City, New York, USA
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
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 · as Self (archive footage)
God Told Me To
1976 · as Police Assassin
Thank You Very Much
2025 · as Self (archive footage)
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
1982 · as Self
In God We Tru$t
1980 · as Armageddon T. Thunderbird
Heartbeeps
1981 · as Val
Jerry Before Seinfeld
2017 · as Self (archive footage)
Andy's Funhouse
1979 · as Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton
I'm from Hollywood
1989 · as Self (archive footage)
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007 · as Self (archive footage)
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
1981 · as Self
Andy Kaufman Is Me
2025 · as Self (archive footage)
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
2023 · as Andy Kaufman (archive footage)
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
2015 · as Himself
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982 · as Tony Clifton
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
1983 · as Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
Cher... and Other Fantasies
1979 · as Adam
The Best of Midnight Rider
2002 · as Self (archive footage)