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.
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
Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
2010
as Self
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
2008
as Self (archive footage)
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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")
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The Best of Midnight Rider
2002
as Self (archive footage)
The Real Andy Kaufman
2001
as Self (archive footage)
"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
1999
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
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