Andy Kaufman
Andrew Geoffrey "Andy" Kaufman (January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984) was an American entertainer, actor and performance artist. While often referred to as a comedian, 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.
Filmography (43 titles)
MovieAndy Kaufman Is Me
Self (archive footage) · 2025
7.8MovieThank You Very Much
Self (archive footage) · 2025
7.7MovieLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage) · 2025
8.5MovieWWE Hall of Fame 2023
Andy Kaufman (archive footage) · 2023
6.7MovieJerry Before Seinfeld
Self (archive footage) · 2017
8.1ShowO.J.: Made in America
Self (archive footage) · 2016
8.8MovieIt's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
Himself · 2015
6.0MovieThe Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman
2013
MovieAndy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches
Self · 2010
5.0MovieThe Death Of Andy Kaufman
Self (archive footage) · 2008
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Self (archive footage) · 2007
5.0ShowLegends
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2006
5.0MovieR.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond") · 2003
The Best of Midnight Rider
Self (archive footage) · 2002
MovieThe Real Andy Kaufman
Self (archive footage) · 2001
6.0Movie"Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend
1999
6.9MovieSaturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
(archive footage) · 1999
7.8MovieSaturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
(archive footage) · 1989
6.3MovieI'm from Hollywood
Self (archive footage) · 1989
7.3MovieThe Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More
Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz · 1983
7.0MovieMy Breakfast with Blassie
Self · 1983
MovieAndy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage
Self · 1983
7.0MovieCatch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
Self · 1982
8.2MovieThe Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Tony Clifton · 1982