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.
Andy Kaufman has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work is anchored in the Taxi Film Series universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Taxi, Heartbeeps, Andy Kaufman Is Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
