Actor info
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Name :
Andy Kaufman
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Born :
January 17, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA (35 years at death)
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Died :
May 16, 1984
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
30 films (1976–2025)
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Also known as :
Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman, Andrew Kaufman
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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.
Notable films
- Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- 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
- God Told Me To (1976) as Police Assassin
