The comedian Andrew Geoffrey Andy Kaufman was known for his unorthodox style of humour. Pranks and practical jokes were his trademark and his impersonations of famous personalities, wooed audiences. Starting early on, as the host of an imaginative TV show in his bedroom, he developed his signature style of performance. His first audiences were his classmates; who got to see his performance on their birthday celebrations. In college, he started his own program, which helped him learn the basics of writing, producing and directing a show. Starting as a stand-up artist in local clubs, he rose to fame with his character of ‘Foreign Man’, which later inspired the TV sitcom character ‘Latka Gravas’. Kaufman’s realistic impersonation of Elvis Presley even received praise from the man himself. He brought his unconventional sense of comedy to the wrestling arena when he paired with heavyweights such as Jerry Lawler, to stage the Inter-gender Wrestling Championship’ where he duelled with women wrestlers. Known for staging famous ruse, Andy’s death was also believed to be a hoax by many. The death rumours were further reinforced, when Andy’s writer friend Bob Zmuda appeared in a public appearance, dressed as the character of ‘Tony Clifton’ portrayed by Andy. To know more about the life and works of Andy Kaufman read the following biography