Musician Dictionary

Andy Kaufman

American entertainer (1949–1984) · comedian

DescriptionAmerican entertainer (1949–1984)
Source: Wikidata
Born1949-01-17
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceNew York New York City
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1984-05-16
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLos Angeles West Hollywood
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger writer professional wrestler film actor television actor dancer screenwriter showman comedian
Source: Wikidata
Member ofWriters Guild of America West
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman Andy Kaufman

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Identifiers

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