Andy Kaufman - Actor Profile

Andy Kaufman

Acting
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 17, 1949
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About 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.

Best Andy Kaufman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Andy Kaufman's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Andy Kaufman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Andy Kaufman Is Me Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2025 Thank You Very Much Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 WWE Hall of Fame 2023 Andy Kaufman (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Jerry Before Seinfeld Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2015 It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story Himself Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman - Average Similar →
2010 Andy Kaufman World Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion: His Greatest Matches Self Flop Similar →
2008 The Death Of Andy Kaufman Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2007 Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2003 R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) Self (segments "Man on the Moon" and "The Great Beyond") Flop Similar →
2002 The Best of Midnight Rider Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2001 The Real Andy Kaufman Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1999 "Tank You Vedy Much!" - The Many Faces of a Comic Legend - Average Similar →
1989 I'm from Hollywood Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
1983 The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can't Take It No More Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz Hit Similar →
1983 My Breakfast with Blassie Self Hit Similar →
1983 Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage Self Flop Similar →
1982 The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show Tony Clifton Super Hit Similar →
1981 Heartbeeps Val Flop Similar →
1981 Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special Self Hit Similar →
1980 In God We Tru$t Armageddon T. Thunderbird Average Similar →
1980 Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall Self Hit Similar →
1979 The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1979 Self Flop Similar →
1979 Andy's Funhouse Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton Average Similar →
1979 Cher... and Other Fantasies Adam Super Hit Similar →
1977 The 2nd Annual HBO Young Comedians Show Self Flop Similar →
1977 Stick Around Andy, the Robot Flop Similar →
1976 God Told Me To Police Assassin Average Similar →

Andy Kaufman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Andy Kaufman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Andy Kaufman is "Cher... and Other Fantasies" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Andy Kaufman acted in?

Andy Kaufman has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Andy Kaufman?

Other notable films include "It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story", "WWE Hall of Fame 2023", and "The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show".