Taxi
1978
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In 2013, responding to rumors that Kaufman was still alive and following the appearance of an actress who claimed to be Kaufman's daughter, the Los Angeles County coroner's office rereleased Kaufman's death certificate to confirm that he was indeed dead and had been interred at Beth David Cemetery.
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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Legacy and Death. In January 1984, Kaufman was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer. He had never smoked, and some even accused the consummate performer of faking his illness, even in its ...
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 ...
May 20, 2004 · On May 19th 2004 a Press Release from New York was issued claiming that infamous comedian and prankster Andy Kaufman was apparently back from the dead after allegedly faking his own death in...
May 18, 1984 · Andy Kaufman, the unorthodox young comedian who starred in ''Taxi'' and on ''Saturday Night Live,'' died of lung cancer Wednesday at Cedars- Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 35...
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.
Jan 16, 2000 · Andy Kaufman, a Comedian Known for Unorthodox Skits, Dies at 35 (May 18, 1984) By BILL ZEHME. s with most visionary taste makers, the comic performer Andy Kaufman was misunderstood in...
Nov 15, 2013 · Reports this week that the long-departed comedian Andy Kaufman is still alive have been debunked. For fans of Kaufman, who had often joked about faking his own death, the news was inevitable, but disappointing.
May 15, 2017 · LOS ANGELES — Comedian Andy Kaufman, 36, who played a zany immigrant auto mechanic in the Emmy Award-winning TV series “Taxi” and was dropped as a “Saturday Night Live” guest after viewers...
