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Andy Kaufman. 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.
Man on the Moon is a 1999 biographical comedy-drama film about the late American entertainer Andy Kaufman, starring Jim Carrey as Kaufman. The film was directed by Miloš Forman and also features Danny DeVito, Courtney Love and Paul Giamatti .
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.
Jul 23, 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. Born in New York City on January 17, 1949, the first son of Stanley and Janice Kaufman, Andy grew up on New York in the town of Great Neck.
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.
Aug 31, 2023 · Alex Braverman's film includes rare footage and interviews with those who were close to Kaufman, but what makes it memorable is it gets how Andy Kaufman was an avatar of the...
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...