Andy Kaufman: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 18
- on screen
- 1979–2025
- box office
- $2.15M
- average score
- 72
Andy Kaufman's Career in Numbers
Andy Kaufman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Andy Kaufman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Cher… and Other Fantasies (1979) to The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Andy Kaufman Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 3
The 1980s were Andy Kaufman's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Andy Kaufman Movies by Genre
- Music 1
- Family 1
- Comedy 1
- Tv movie 1
Music is the genre Andy Kaufman has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of family (1).
Andy Kaufman Career Milestones
- First film
- Cher… and Other Fantasies 1979
- Biggest box office hit
- Heartbeeps $2.15M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show 1982
Andy Kaufman Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Andy Kaufman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Andy Kaufman Movies as an Actor
4
Andy Kaufman in Documentaries & Specials
14- 2025
Thank You Very Much as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2017
Jerry Before Seinfeld as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 2015
It’s Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story as Himself · Documentary - 2015
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special as Self - Guest Performer (In Memoriam) · Tv movie - 2008
The Death Of Andy Kaufman as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2007
Cutting Edge Comedians of the ’60s & ’70s as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 2001
The Real Andy Kaufman as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1989
I’m from Hollywood as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1983
The Rodney Dangerfield Special: I Can’t Take It No More as Self / Various / Dr. Vinnie Boombatz · Comedy - 1983
My Breakfast with Blassie as Self · Comedy - 1983
Andy Kaufman: The Andy Kaufman Show: Soundstage as Self · Comedy - 1981
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special as Self · Tv movie - 1980
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall as Self · Music - 1979
Andy’s Funhouse as Self - Latka Gravas / Tony Clifton · Comedy
Who Andy Kaufman Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Andy Kaufman shares the most films with. Steve Martin comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Marilu Henner (2).
Andy Kaufman: Questions & Answers
How many movies Andy Kaufman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Andy Kaufman been in?
Andy Kaufman is credited on 18 films, from 1979 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Andy Kaufman's highest-grossing movie?
Heartbeeps (1981) is Andy Kaufman's biggest box office hit, with $2.15M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Andy Kaufman's movies have made $2.15M.
Andy Kaufman's biggest hits What is the best Andy Kaufman movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Andy Kaufman's best-rated film is Thank You Very Much (2025) with a score of 72.
Best Andy Kaufman movies, ranked What is Andy Kaufman's newest movie?
The most recent film on Andy Kaufman's filmography is Thank You Very Much (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Andy Kaufman work with most often?
Andy Kaufman shares the most films with Steve Martin (3 films), Marilu Henner (2 films) and Richard Pryor (2 films).
The Best Andy Kaufman Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 credits.
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