Andy Kaufman

Born: 1949-01-17

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.


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Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

as Self
Released: 2025-01-27

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and...

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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-09-05

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted...

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God Told Me To

as Police Assassin
Released: 1976-10-22

A repressed Catholic NYPD detective uncovers a netherworld of deranged faith, alien insemination...

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Jerry Before Seinfeld

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-09-19

Jerry Seinfeld returns to the club that gave him his start in the 1970s, mixing iconic jokes...

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In God We Tru$t

as Armageddon T. Thunderbird
Released: 1980-09-26

A naive monk, named Brother Ambrose, is sent by the abbot on a mission to raise $5,000 in order...

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

as Himself
Released: 2015-05-19

You hear his voice calling the action every week on WWE's flagship show, Monday Night Raw, but...

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Thank You Very Much

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2025-03-28

Trace the life and career of legendary performance artist Andy Kaufman and see a nuanced...

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Heartbeeps

as Val
Released: 1981-12-18

Two domestic robots fall in love and run off together.

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

as Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")
Released: 2003-10-23

In View: The Best Of R.E.M. 1988–2003 is a DVD featuring videos by the rock band R.E.M. during...

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WWE Hall of Fame 2023

as Andy Kaufman (archive footage)
Released: 2023-03-31

The 2023 WWE Hall of Fame is scheduled to be held on March 31, 2023, at the Crypto.com Arena in...

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My Breakfast with Blassie

as Self
Released: 1983-11-01

My Breakfast with Blassie is a movie starring Andy Kaufman and professional wrestler "Classy"...

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

as Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz
Released: 1983-11-29

Rodney Dangerfield special, featuring stand-up and sketches.

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I'm from Hollywood

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 1989-06-15

I'm from Hollywood is about the adventures of late performance artist Andy Kaufman in the world...

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

as Tony Clifton
Released: 1982-09-17

Taped in Toronto between August 9-24, 1982, Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special...

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Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall

as Self
Released: 1980-06-12

Andy Kaufman's legendary sold-out Carnegie Hall performance, featuring all of Kaufman's classic...

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The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show

as Self
Released: 1977-09-24

Young Comedians Show is HBO's long running showcase of young stand-up comedians.

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

as Himself
Released: 2010-04-27

The story of famed performance artist Andy Kaufman's bizarre quest to find a woman who could...

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Andy's Funhouse

as Himself / Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton
Released: 1979-08-28

This special was taped in 1977 but did not air until August 1979, on ABC. It featured most of...

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Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special

as Himself
Released: 1981-01-23

The big mystery about Andy Kaufman's work is in trying to figure out what's serious, what's an...

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The Real Andy Kaufman

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2001-11-06

The majority of the footage in The Real Andy Kaufman consists of a 1979 performance the...

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Cher... and Other Fantasies

as Adam
Released: 1979-03-07

Cher... and Other Fantasies is a 1979 prime time network special starring singer and actress...

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The Death Of Andy Kaufman

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2008-07-26

The Andy Kaufman Project explores the possibility that avant-garde performance artist Andy...

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

as uncredited
Released: 1999-11-18

Andy Kaufman was one of the most original comedians of the 20th century. He definitely danced to...

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Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage

as Himself
Released: 1983-07-15

From the PBS series "Soundstage" comes this special broadcast of Andy Kaufman's satirical talk...

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Stick Around

as Andy, the Robot
Released: 1977-05-30

It's the year 2055 and things are better for the human race, except for Vance. The Keefer family...

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The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman

as uncredited
Released: 2013-05-16

Andrew Kaufman (1949 - 1984) was an American entertainer, actor, writer, performance artist and...

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The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979

as Self
Released: 1979-12-06

For the 1979 broadcast, Cash's annual CBS Christmas special returns to Nashville after taping...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Stand-up Act
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Foreign Man
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Andy Kaufman
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Special Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Taxi

as Latka Gravas
First aired: 1978-09-12

Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain...

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O.J.: Made in America

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 2016-06-11

The rise and fall of American football star, O.J. Simpson, from his days growing up in Los...

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Van Dyke and Company

as Self
First aired: 1975-10-30

Short-lived variety show starring Dick Van Dyke and assorted guests. The show was best known for...

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Stick Around

as Andy, The Robot
First aired: 1977-05-30

Stick Around was an unsold television pilot for ABC, starring Andy Kaufman. Only one episode was...

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