Im a little confused is this based on a potrayel of a real comedian??? andy koffman who also played tony clifton?? i have been looking cos if you type andy koffman into google it comes up with this comedian n the 80's anyone any ideas? i htink thie film is great wouldn you agree?
2007-02-09 00:31:57 · 5 answers · asked by Gareth A 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Great film and yes it is based on the comedian Andy Koffman.
2007-02-09 00:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Andy Kaufman, one of the most eccentric comedian of all time, was the center character in "Man on the Moon." Yes, he really existed. The movie's story, although somehow altered (due to cinematic license), is relatively accurate. The Philippines, my country, was featured as one of the nations Kaufman visited for the false hope of finding his cancer's remedy. Although not mentioned, the faith healer (fake healer) mentioned there is obviously Mr. Jun Labo, a once popular healer residing in Baguio City. The movie is a great dramatic vehicle for funnyman Jim Carrey.
2007-02-09 00:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sakky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of Jim Carey's defining roles.
Kaufman is probably best known for playing Latka Graves in Taxi but was an innovative comedian long before then.
More on Andy Kaufman here:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001412/
2007-02-09 00:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by leedsmikey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A very good Film and it is based on Andy Koffman.
2007-02-09 00:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
andy kauffman was a real comedian and starred in the series taxi.he was also the subject of an rem song
2007-02-09 00:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋