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 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.
Acting (26 movies)
God Told Me To
1976
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
2023
I'm from Hollywood
1989
My Breakfast with Blassie
1983
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
1983
Heartbeeps
1981
The Real Andy Kaufman
2001
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
2003
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
1981
In God We Tru$t
1980
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982
Andy's Funhouse
1979
Thank You Very Much
2025
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
2008
"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
1999
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show
1977
Jerry Before Seinfeld
2017
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
1980
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
1983
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
2010
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
2013
Cher... and Other Fantasies
1979
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
1979
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
2015
Stick Around
1977
Andy Kaufman Is Me
2025
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Andy's Funhouse | 1979 | Producer |
| Andy's Funhouse | 1979 | Writer |
| Andy's Funhouse | 1979 | Original Music Composer |
| Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage | 1983 | Writer |
| The Real Andy Kaufman | 2001 | Writer |