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Andy Kaufman was born on January 17, 1949 in New York City, New York, United States. Andy Kaufman was credited as a comedian, professional wrestler and television actor. Death is recorded on May 16, 1984, at the age of 35. Schooling on record includes John L. Miller Great Neck North High School and Grahm Junior College.
My Take
Andy Kaufman remains the purest example of an entertainer who refused to want your approval. Calling him a comedian misses the point — he insisted he never told a joke, and he meant it. He used television and even professional wrestling as a gallery for performance art, blurring storylines until nobody could verify what was real. What fascinates me is his patience: he would let an audience stew in confusion for whole minutes, betting that bewilderment cuts deeper than laughter. Dead at thirty-five in 1984, he is still generating arguments about what was genuine. That, I suspect, was the act all along.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andy Kaufman
- Name (Japanese)
- アンディ・カウフマン
- Reading
- あんでぃ・かうふまん
- Born
- January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- comedian / professional wrestler / television actor / film actor / showman
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- John L. Miller Great Neck North High School
- University
- Grahm Junior College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Andy Kaufman born?
Born January 17, 1949.
When did Andy Kaufman die?
Died May 16, 1984, aged 35.
Where was Andy Kaufman from?
Andy Kaufman was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Andy Kaufman do?
Andy Kaufman worked as comedian, professional wrestler, television actor, film actor, showman.
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