Andy Kaufman
01/17/1949 , (76 years old) in
Known for department
Acting
Biography
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.
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) (2003)
Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond")