Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1949-01-17
- Day of Death1984-05-16 (35 years)
- Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
- Also Known AsAndrew Geoffrey KaufmanAndrew Kaufman
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...Read More
Known For
Acting Career
- 1982
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
As: Tony Clifton
- 1981
Heartbeeps
As: Val
- 1980
In God We Tru$t
As: Armageddon T. Thunderbird
- 1979
Cher... and Other Fantasies
As: Adam
- 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: Foreign Man
- 1975
Saturday Night Live
As: Andy Kaufman