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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]
IMDb provides an overview of Andy Kaufman's life and career, from his early stand-up comedy to his roles in Taxi, Saturday Night Live, and Man on the Moon. Learn about his unique style, his controversies, his death, and his legacy.
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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.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Andy Kaufman was an American comedian best known for his portrayal of Latka Gravas on the sitcom 'Taxi.'
Learn about the life and career of Andy Kaufman, a comedian and performance artist who blurred the line between reality and imagination. Find out his trademarks, trivia, quotes, awards and more on IMDb.
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Oct 10, 2013 · Taking the stage, Andy Kaufman tell jokes, does impressions, gets flustered and finally breaks down in tears before winning over the crowd by creating rhythmic music using his own squeals and a...
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