35
Age
29
Movies
18
TV Shows
7.8
Rating
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.
35
Died at
29
Movies
18
TV Shows
7.8
Avg Rating
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.
Saturday Night Live
1975
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.
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 17, 1949
Died
May 16, 1984
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Stick Around
1977
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
1981
Andy's Funhouse
1979
I'm from Hollywood
1989
God Told Me To
1976
Heartbeeps
1981
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
2015
My Breakfast with Blassie
1983
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
The Best of Midnight Rider
2002
Thank You Very Much
2025
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
1980
In God We Tru$t
1980
Andy Kaufman Is Me
2025
Cher... and Other Fantasies
1979
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
1982
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
2010
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
2007
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979
1979
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
1983
+ 9 more movies
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Taxi
1978
Dinah!
1974
Legends
2006
Fridays
1980
Fridays
1980
O.J.: Made in America
2016
Van Dyke and Company
1975
Stick Around
1977