Andy Kaufman

About Andy Kaufman

Birth Day: January 17, 1949
Birth Place: New York City, NY

Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman was born on January 17, 1949 in New York City, NY. Eccentric TV comic and performance artist who developed a cult following from his pranks and his Saturday Night Live routine. He appeared as the foreigner Latka Gravas on the popular sitcom Taxi from 1978 to 1983.
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As per our current Database, Andy Kaufman has been died on May 16, 1984 (age 35).

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When Andy Kaufman die, Andy Kaufman was 35 years old.

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Occupation Comedian
Age 35 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born January 17, 1949 (New York City, NY)
Birthday January 17
Town/City New York City, NY
Nationality NY

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Andy Kaufman’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Andy Kaufman was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

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About

Eccentric TV comic and performance Artist who developed a cult following from his pranks and his Saturday Night Live routine. He appeared as the foreigner Latka Gravas on the popular sitcom Taxi from 1978 to 1983.

Before Fame

As a child, he would lock himself in his room alone and put on comedy shows for hours at a time. When he started performing professionally he would often play a recording of the theme from the Mighty Mouse cartoon show and lip-sync only the chorus. He performed this routine during the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975.

Trivia

For much of his later career he and friend, Bob Zmuda would take turns dressing up as sleazy lounge singer, Tony Clifton, to offend and fool strangers.

Family Life

His daughter, Maria Bellu-Colonna, was born out of wedlock and put up for adoption by her 17-year-old mother in 1969. He never married and died of a rare type of lung cancer.

Associated With

In the 1970s, he would warm up for his impressive Elvis Presley impersonation by posing as a foreign and bumbling comic.

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