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.
Acted in 14
2020s
- 2023
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
Andy Kaufman (archive footage)
2010s
- 2013
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
Movie
1990s
- 1999
"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
Movie
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
(archive footage)
1980s
- 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
(archive footage)
- 1982
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Tony Clifton
- 1981
Heartbeeps
Val
- 1980
In God We Tru$t
Armageddon T. Thunderbird
1970s
- 1979
Cher... and Other Fantasies
Adam
- 1978
- 1977
Stick Around
Andy, the Robot
Stick Around
Andy, The Robot · 1 episode
- 1976
Wrote 4
2000s
- 2003
Stormy Justice
Story
- 2001
The Real Andy Kaufman
Writer
1980s
- 1983
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
Writer
1970s
- 1979
Andy's Funhouse
Writer
Produced 1
1970s
- 1979
Andy's Funhouse
Producer
Sound 1
1970s
- 1979
Andy's Funhouse
Original Music Composer
Appearances27
2020s
- 2025
Andy Kaufman Is Me
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
Himself
- 2010
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
Self
2000s
- 2008
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
- 2003
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")
- 2001
The Real Andy Kaufman
Self (archive footage)
1980s
- 1989
I'm from Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
- 1983
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
My Breakfast with Blassie
Self
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
Self
- 1982
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
Self
- 1981
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
Self
- 1980
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
Self
1970s
- 1979
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
Self
Andy's Funhouse
Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton
- 1977
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
Self
- 1975
Van Dyke and Company
Self · 12 episodes
- 1974
