Andy Kaufman
Actor
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
Jerry Before Seinfeld
as Self (archive footage) 2017
In God We Tru$t
as Armageddon T. Thunderbird 1980
Heartbeeps
as Val 1981
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
as Self (archive footage) 2025
I'm from Hollywood
as Self (archive footage) 1989
My Breakfast with Blassie
as Self 1983
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
as Self 1981
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
as Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz 1983
It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
as Himself 2015
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
as Andy Kaufman (archive footage) 2023
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
as Tony Clifton 1982
Andy's Funhouse
as Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton 1979
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
as Self 1980
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
as Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond") 2003
Thank You Very Much
as Self (archive footage) 2025
The Death Of Andy Kaufman
as Self (archive footage) 2008