Andy Kaufman
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 17, 1949
- Died
- May 16, 1984
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Andy Kaufman Is Me 2025
as Self (archive footage)
Thank You Very Much 2025
as Self (archive footage)
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music 2025
as Self (archive footage)
WWE Hall of Fame 2023 2023
as Andy Kaufman (archive footage)
Jerry Before Seinfeld 2017
as Self (archive footage)
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story 2015
as Himself
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman 2013
Actor
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches 2010
as Self
The Death Of Andy Kaufman 2008
as Self (archive footage)
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s 2007
as Self (archive footage)
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) 2003
as Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")
Stormy Justice 2003
Story
- The Best of Midnight Rider
The Best of Midnight Rider 2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Real Andy Kaufman 2001
as Self (archive footage), Writer
"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend 1999
Actor
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special 1999
as (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary 1989
as (archive footage)
I'm from Hollywood 1989
as Self (archive footage)
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More 1983
as Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
My Breakfast with Blassie 1983
as Self
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage 1983
as Self, Writer
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special 1982
as Self
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show 1982
as Tony Clifton
Heartbeeps 1981
as Val
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special 1981
as Self
In God We Tru$t 1980
as Armageddon T. Thunderbird
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall 1980
as Self
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979 1979
as Self
Andy's Funhouse 1979
as Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton, Producer, Writer, Original Music Composer
Cher... and Other Fantasies 1979
as Adam
The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show 1977
as Self
Stick Around 1977
as Andy, the Robot
God Told Me To 1976
as Police Assassin
Credits from TMDB.