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Quiz about The Brilliant Life of Andy Kaufman

The Brilliant Life of Andy Kaufman Quiz

Easy questions on one of the most brilliant comedians of all time: Andy Kaufman!

A multiple-choice quiz by cheshirealice. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
cheshirealice

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,020

Updated
Jan 04 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1263

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (5/10), Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 97 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was supposedly Andy Kaufman's alter ego? Hint

Jack Black

Fred Flintstone

Ralph Cramden

Tony Clifton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which characters did Andy play on the TV show "Taxi"? Hint

Latka Gravas/Vic Ferrari

Gerardo/Rico Suave

Johnny Bravo/ Jim Suave

Clark Kent/ Superman

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Question 3 of 10

3. What song did Andy perform when he appeared on "Saturday Night Live"? Hint

I Will Survive

Tiny Dancer

Joy To The World

Mighty Mouse Theme

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Andy's birth name? Hint

Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman

Jeremiah James Kaufmanowhitz

Anthony Michale Kaufman

Andy Kaufman is his real name

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Andy was a kid, he'd imagine that there was a camera in the wall, and put on a TV show.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Andy invite to his Carnegie Hall spectacular? Hint

The tooth fairy

A leprechaun

The easter bunny

Santa Claus

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who said that Andy was their favorite Elvis impersonator? Hint

Elvis Presley

John Lennon

Priscilla Presley

Lyndon B. Johnson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played Andy Kaufman in the 1998 movie, "Man on the Moon"?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 9 of 10

9. For years, who did Andy Kaufman face in wrestling matches? Hint

Jerry "The King" Lawler

Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka

King Kong Bundy

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan

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Question 10 of 10

10. You've reached the end of our journey through the life and times of Andy Kaufman. How did Andy die, and what year did he die? Hint

Lung Cancer, 1984

Natural causes, 1974

Emphysema, 1983

He didn't die; it was a setup and he lives in Berkeley to this day.

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Nov 20 2024 : Guest 73: 5/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 97: 3/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 136: 10/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was supposedly Andy Kaufman's alter ego?

Answer: Tony Clifton

Kaufman created and originally played the "Tony Clifton" character. The secret, kept for 15 years, was that he did the character only briefly and the character was soon passed off to Bob Zmuda (Kaufman's writer). Most of the TV appearances of Tony Clifton are actually Zmuda, not Kaufman.

2. Which characters did Andy play on the TV show "Taxi"?

Answer: Latka Gravas/Vic Ferrari

Andy wanted to bring something interesting to the show, and came up with the character Vic Ferrari, a smooth, yet obnoxious character.

3. What song did Andy perform when he appeared on "Saturday Night Live"?

Answer: Mighty Mouse Theme

Remember Jim Carrey in "Man on the Moon" ... "Here I come to save the day!"

4. What is Andy's birth name?

Answer: Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman

The legeal name on Andy Kaufman's birth certificate was Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman. He was born in New York City on January 17, 1949, and was the first son of Stanley and Janice Kaufman. Andy grew up in New York in the town of Great Neck. He attended Great Neck North High School in 1967. He later attended Boston's Graham Junior College.

5. When Andy was a kid, he'd imagine that there was a camera in the wall, and put on a TV show.

Answer: True

"When I was a kid, I didn't go outside and play ball with the other kids. I sat in my room and I would imagine that there was a camera in the wall and I would put on a TV show." -Andy Kaufman

6. Who did Andy invite to his Carnegie Hall spectacular?

Answer: Santa Claus

One of Andy's last performances, Santa Claus flew in his sleigh in the Carnegie Hall spectacular. He also took a whole auditorium full of people to get milk and cookies.

7. Who said that Andy was their favorite Elvis impersonator?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Of all Elvis impersonators, he was the real Elvis' favorite.

8. Who played Andy Kaufman in the 1998 movie, "Man on the Moon"?

Answer: Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey had enveloped himself into Andy Kaufman. Ironically, they were born on the same day, and have similar acting techniques.

9. For years, who did Andy Kaufman face in wrestling matches?

Answer: Jerry "The King" Lawler

A spat broke out on the "Late Show with David Lettermen," when Andy threw coffee at Lawler. But this, like almost all of Kaufman's shows, was a staged gig.

10. You've reached the end of our journey through the life and times of Andy Kaufman. How did Andy die, and what year did he die?

Answer: Lung Cancer, 1984

Although he died of lung cancer, Andy had never smoked. In addition, he did not drink regularly and was a vegetarian.

Source: Author cheshirealice

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