Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman

Deceased · Born: Jan 17, 1949 · Died: May 16, 1984

Personal Details

BornJan 17, 1949
Parents
  • Stanley Kaufman
  • Janice 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 acomedian, 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.

Career

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2010
{"id":63361,"title":"The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show","year":"1982","character":"Tony Clifton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-fantastic-miss-piggy-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63361.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":8135,"title":"Heartbeeps","year":"1981","character":"Val","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/heartbeeps","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8135.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":163096,"title":"In God We Tru$t","year":"1980","character":"Armageddon T. Thunderbird","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/in-god-we-trut","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163096.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163096.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
In God We Tru$t
In God We Tru$t as Armageddon T. Thunderbird
{"id":163451,"title":"Cher... and Other Fantasies","year":"1979","character":"Adam","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/cher-and-other-fantasies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163451.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163451.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":217,"title":"Taxi","year":1978,"character":"Latka Gravas","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/taxi","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_217.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Taxi
Taxi as Latka Gravas
{"id":186034,"title":"Stick Around","year":"1977","character":"Andy, the Robot","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/stick-around-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186034.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186034.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Stick Around
Stick Around as Andy, the Robot
{"id":15197,"title":"God Told Me To","year":"1976","character":"Police Assassin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/god-told-me-to","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/knqg5b1tars0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/knqg5b1tars0.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
God Told Me To
God Told Me To as Police Assassin
{"id":196,"title":"Saturday Night Live","year":1975,"character":"Foreign Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/saturday-night-live","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/r89ce0uhh4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/r89ce0uhh4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live as Foreign Man
{"id":236283,"title":"Thank You Very Much","year":"2023","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/thank-you-very-much","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_236283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_236283.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":176777,"title":"Kaufmania!","year":"2020","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kaufmania","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_176777.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_176777.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":121748,"title":"Jerry Before Seinfeld","year":"2017","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/jerry-before-seinfeld","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121748.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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{"id":187728,"title":"It's Good to Be the King: The Jerry Lawler Story","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/its-good-to-be-the-king-the-jerry-lawler-story-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187728.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187728.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
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2008
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2007
{"id":157803,"title":"A Comedy Salute to Andy Kaufman","year":"1995","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-comedy-salute-to-andy-kaufman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157803.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157803.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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{"id":60777,"title":"I'm from Hollywood","year":"1989","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/im-from-hollywood-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60777.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60777.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":161559,"title":"Elayne Boosler: Party of One","year":"1986","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/elayne-boosler-party-of-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161559.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161559.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":62987,"title":"My Breakfast with Blassie","year":"1983","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/my-breakfast-with-blassie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62987.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
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{"id":163166,"title":"Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall","year":"1980","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/andy-kaufman-plays-carnegie-hall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163166.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163166.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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1979
{"id":163508,"title":"Johnny Cash Christmas","year":"1979","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/johnny-cash-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163508.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163508.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103831263,"title":"Van Dyke and Company","year":1975,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/van-dyke-and-company","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831263.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1979
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