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Andy Kaufman (I) (1949–1984)
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. He began performing for ...
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Actor (9 credits)
Actor (9 credits)
1978-1983
Taxi
(TV Series)
Latka Gravas / Vic Ferrari / Arlo / ...
Latka Gravas / Vic Ferrari / Arlo / ...
- Simka's Monthlies
(1983)
... Latka Gravas
- A Grand Gesture
(1983)
... Latka Gravas
- Jim's Mario's
(1983)
... Latka Gravas (credit only)
- Tony's Baby
(1983)
... Latka Gravas (credit only)
- Arnie Meets the Kids
(1983)
... Latka Gravas
1975-1982
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
Foreign Man / Elvis / British Man
Foreign Man / Elvis / British Man
- John Madden/Jennifer Holliday
(1982)
... Elvis
- Art Garfunkel/Stephen Bishop
(1978)
... British Man
- Ralph Nader/George Benson
(1977)
... Foreign Man
- Candice Bergen/Esther Phillips
(1975)
... Foreign Man
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Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Writer (4 credits)
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Wrote several books, stories and poems that remained unpublished until 1999. Books include The Huey Williams Story and God.Publicity Listings:
5 Biographical Movies | 2 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 11 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
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Tony Clifton | Baji KimranHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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Whenever I play a role, whether it's good or bad, an evil person or nice person, I believe in being a purist and going all the way with the role. If I'm going to be a villainous wrestler, I believe in going all the way with it and not breaking character and not giving away to the audience that I'm playing a role. I believe in playing it straight to the hilt. See more »Trivia:
Despite their publicized, but fake, feud, Kaufman was actually a great admirer of Jerry Lawler. See more »Trademark:
Usually played an unnamed character called Foreign Man, who soon evolved into Latka Gravis, the guy from Taxi. Likes to play with the audience's heads like reading The Great Gatsby instead of performing. Doesn't like to break character, even when he's not filming. See more »Star Sign:
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