Although many critics described these ventures as outlandish and erratic, they were also noted for their originality and even genius. Among the things he (and Zmuda) did outside of "Taxi" were a television comedy show, appearences as lounge singer Tony Clifton, wrestling women and taking on the Southern Heavyweight Champion Jerry "The King" Lawler.
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He was then offered a spot on the new TV sitcom "Taxi," which initally balked, but later agreed for it would provide the springboard for which he and his partner Bob Zmuda could launch many comedic ventures. His performance brought him much critical acclaim.
Andy Kaufman brought the house down with a hilarious off-shoot of the "Mighty Mouse" song. He was then offered a spot on the inaugural broadcast of Saturday Night Live.
He was discovered by agent-manager George Shapiro, who had picked up on his talent right away. Started out in show business working in various comedy clubs in the Northeast in the early 1970s. Carrey's performance of Andy Kaufman's life and times introduced a whole new generation to his works.Ĭomedian, Actor.
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In December 1999, a much-anticipated biographical movie "Man on the Moon", starring Jim Carrey was released nationwide.
He died at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in May 1984. Unfortunately none of these methods worked, and his cancer was quite virulent and spread rapidly. With the cancer already in advanced stages, he began chemotherapy, consulted with a "Holy Man" and even flew to the Phillipines to get medical aid from a "Miracle Doctor". In the Fall of 1983 Andy Kaufman, a non-smoker/drinker/drug user, was diagnosed with a rare and deadly form of lung cancer known as 'Large Cell Carcinoma'. The inaugural award show took place on Novemat Caroline’s Comedy Club in New York, and was hosted by actor/comedian and long-time Kaufman fan Richard Belzer.Comedian, Actor. The idea for an annual talent award came to fruition in 2004 with input from Andy’s lifelong manager George Shapiro. This was eventually deemed unsatisfactory because, while supporting students in the performing arts, such a scholarship would benefit only a few students, and lack the visibility that was desired for both the honoree and the recipients. His father, Stanley Kaufman, first considered a university scholarship that would bear Andy Kaufman’s name and encourage promising performing arts students.
Kaufman’s family, however, wanted to preserve Andy’s legacy in a more concrete way. Speculation surrounding the possibility that Kaufman staged his own death continues today as a popular legend. In keeping with his persona and outrageous performance antics, the disbelief surrounding Andy’s death took on a life of its own, perpetuating his legacy in a unique way. His apparently sudden, dramatic and final departure from public life on May 16, 1984, was met with sorrow and disbelief. Andy Kaufman’s death from lung cancer at the age of 35 shocked and stunned many.
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