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Andy Kaufman

What is andy kaufman?

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Key facts

Birth name Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman[1]
Born January 17, 1949, New York City, US[1]
Died May 16, 1984, Los Angeles, California, USA[2]
Known for Latka Gravas on *Taxi*[2]
Style Experimental and unconventional comedy/performance art[2]

Andy Kaufman was an American entertainer known for his experimental comedy and performance art, and for playing Latka Gravas on *Taxi*.

Context

Andy Kaufman was an American entertainer and performance artist, also described as a comedian, actor, and singer. He was known for his experimental, boundary-blurring performances and for his role as Latka Gravas on *Taxi* [1]. He performed on the inaugural broadcast of Saturday Night Live [2]. His acts blurred the line between reality and imagination [2].

Documented claims

  • Andy Kaufman was an American comedian, actor, and performance artist. [1]
  • He was known for his role as Latka Gravas on the TV series *Taxi*. [2]
  • His performances blurred the line between reality and imagination. [2]

Questions and answers

What did Andy Kaufman pass away from?

He died of lung cancer on May 16, 1984 [2].

What happened with Andy Kaufman?

He was known for his unconventional comedy and performance art, and he played Latka Gravas on *Taxi* [1].

What happened to Andy Kaufman on SNL?

He performed on the inaugural broadcast of *Saturday Night Live* [2].

Sources

  1. Andy Kaufman | Biography & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Andy Kaufman - Biography - IMDbwww.imdb.com › name › bio — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People