Andy Kaufman
American entertainer (1949–1984)
1949 — 1984
Quick Facts
Profession
American entertainer (1949–1984)
Born
January 17, 1949
Died
1984 (age ~35)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, singer
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in West Hollywood
1949
Born in New York City (1949-01-17)
1984
Died in West Hollywood
About
Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman was an American entertainer and performance artist. He has sometimes been called an "anti-comedian". He disdained telling jokes and engaging in comedy as it was traditionally understood, once saying in an interview, "I am not a comic, I have never told a joke. The comedian's promise is that he will go out there and make you laugh with him. My only promise is that I will try to entertain you as best I can."
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Who is Andy Kaufman?+
Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman was an American entertainer and performance artist. He has sometimes been called an "anti-comedian". He disdained telling jokes and engaging in comedy as it was traditionally understood, once saying in an interview, "I am not a comic, I have never told a joke. The comedian's
What does the name Andy mean?+
The name Andy means "unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.". It is of English origin.
When was Andy Kaufman born?+
Andy Kaufman was born on January 17, 1949.
When did Andy Kaufman die?+
Andy Kaufman died in 1984, at approximately 35 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.
The name Andy is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: cs; compare Andes and Andes.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andy — January 17, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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