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.

Known for

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Thank You Very Much

2025 ⭐ 7.3

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Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 ⭐ 7.8

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WWE Hall of Fame 2023

2023 ⭐ 8.5

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Jerry Before Seinfeld

2017 ⭐ 6.8

Career timeline

2025

Andy Kaufman Is Me

Self (archive footage) · 2025

Thank You Very Much Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2025

⭐ 7.3

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2025

⭐ 7.8

2023

WWE Hall of Fame 2023 Notable

Andy Kaufman (archive footage) · 2023

⭐ 8.5

2017

Jerry Before Seinfeld

Self (archive footage) · 2017

⭐ 6.8

2015

It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story Notable

Himself · 2015

⭐ 8.8

2013

The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman

2013

⭐ 6.0

2010

Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches

Self · 2010

2008

The Death Of Andy Kaufman

Self (archive footage) · 2008

⭐ 5.0

2003

R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)

Self (segments "Man on the Moo · 2003

⭐ 5.0

2001

The Real Andy Kaufman

Self (archive footage) · 2001

1999

"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend

1999

⭐ 6.0

1989

I'm from Hollywood

Self (archive footage) · 1989

⭐ 6.3

1983

The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More Notable

Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Bo · 1983

⭐ 7.3

My Breakfast with Blassie

Self · 1983

⭐ 7.0

Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage

Self · 1983

1982

Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special Notable

Self · 1982

⭐ 7.0

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show Notable

Tony Clifton · 1982

⭐ 7.8

1981

Heartbeeps

Val · 1981

⭐ 4.5

Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special

Self · 1981

⭐ 6.6

1980

In God We Tru$t

Armageddon T. Thunderbird · 1980

⭐ 6.1

Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall Notable

Self · 1980

⭐ 7.0

1979

The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979

Self · 1979

Andy's Funhouse

Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Cli · 1979

⭐ 6.2

Cher... and Other Fantasies Notable

Adam · 1979

⭐ 10.0

1977

The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show

Self · 1977

Stick Around

Andy, the Robot · 1977

1976

God Told Me To

Police Assassin · 1976

⭐ 5.8

Frequently appears with

Danny DeVito

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Steve Martin

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Marilu Henner

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Bob Zmuda

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Lorne Michaels

Self - Executive Producer

Jane Curtin

Self - SNL Cast Member 19

Conan O'Brien

Self - SNL Writer 1988 -

Kenan Thompson

Self - SNL Cast Member 20

Maya Rudolph

Self - SNL Cast Member 20

Full filmography

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Andy Kaufman Is Me

2025

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Thank You Very Much

2025 ⭐ 7.3

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Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 ⭐ 7.8

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WWE Hall of Fame 2023

2023 ⭐ 8.5

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Jerry Before Seinfeld

2017 ⭐ 6.8

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It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story

2015 ⭐ 8.8

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The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman

2013 ⭐ 6.0

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Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches

2010

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The Death Of Andy Kaufman

2008 ⭐ 5.0

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R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)

2003 ⭐ 5.0

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The Real Andy Kaufman

2001

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"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend

1999 ⭐ 6.0

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I'm from Hollywood

1989 ⭐ 6.3

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The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More

1983 ⭐ 7.3

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My Breakfast with Blassie

1983 ⭐ 7.0

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Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage

1983

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Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special

1982 ⭐ 7.0

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

1982 ⭐ 7.8

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Heartbeeps

1981 ⭐ 4.5

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Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special

1981 ⭐ 6.6