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1. Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman ( / ˈkaʊfmən / KOWF-mən; [1] January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984 [2]) was an American entertainer and performance artist. While often called a "comedian", Kaufman preferred to describe himself instead as a "song and dance man". He has sometimes been called an " anti-comedian ". [3]
Andy Kaufman. Actor: Taxi. Referred to by some as a dadaistic comedian, Andy Kaufman took comedy and performance art to the edges of irrationality and blurred the dividing line between reality and imagination.
Sep 17, 2021 · If anyone was going to fool the masses into confusing a tragic death for an elaborate prank, it's Andy Kaufman. The comedian, who starred in "Taxi" and appeared on "Saturday Night Live," built his career on complex hoaxes and boggled minds.
May 17, 2024 · Andy Kaufman (born January 17, 1949, Queens, New York, U.S.—died May 16, 1984, Los Angeles, California) was an American comedian, actor, and performance artist. His groundbreaking and experimental comedic acts made him one of the most influential comics of all time.
Apr 2, 2014 · Andy Kaufman was an American comedian best known for his portrayal of Latka Gravas on the sitcom 'Taxi.'
Andy Kaufman. Actor: Taxi. Referred to by some as a dadaistic comedian, Andy Kaufman took comedy and performance art to the edges of irrationality and blurred the dividing line between reality and imagination.
Andy Kaufman’s death from lung cancer at the age of 35 shocked and stunned many. His apparently sudden, dramatic and final departure from public life on May 26, 1984, was met with sorrow and disbelief.
Nov 14, 2013 · Cult comedy star Andy Kaufman, best known for his role in Taxi, faked his own death in 1984 and is still alive, his brother claims.
May 16, 2024 · Forty years ago today, late-night TV lost one of its most influential players—and perhaps its most polarizing. Andy Kaufman, who passed away on May 16, 1984, became a prominent figure in comedy thanks to appearances on programs like Saturday Night Live, Late Night with David Letterman, and Fridays. Often described as a performance artist, an ...
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.
