Andy Kaufman- Do You Know Him?

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1. What's the name of the role that brought him first major success? 

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The correct answer is "Foreign Man." This role brought him first major success.

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Andy Kaufman- Do You Know Him? - Quiz

Andy Kaufman was so many things: an actor, writer, comedian, a professional wrestler, and most importantly- an entertainer! This spectacular artist will never be forgotten, and his jokes... see morewill remain funny forever. So, do you know who Andy Kaufman was? If so, please take this quiz and prove you know this artist! see less

2. Which one of these singers did he imitate very well? 

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The correct answer is Elvis Presley. This suggests that the person being referred to has the ability to imitate Elvis Presley's singing style very well.

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3. What was Foreign Man's name after adaptation? 

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Foreign Man's name after adaptation was Latka Gravas.

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4. What's the name of Kaufman's other famous character?

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Kaufman's other famous character is Tony Clifton.

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5. What happened at the end of his Carnegie Hall performance?

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At the end of his Carnegie Hall performance, the performer invited the entire audience out for milk and cookies. This suggests that the performer wanted to have a casual and intimate gathering with the audience, offering them a simple and comforting treat.

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6. What was the cause of his death in 1984?

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The cause of his death in 1984 was lung cancer. Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body. It is often caused by smoking or exposure to certain chemicals or substances. Lung cancer can be deadly if not detected and treated early.

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7. Kaufman did many things, but he never considered himself as a....?

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Kaufman was involved in various activities, but he never saw himself as a comedian. This suggests that despite his involvement in other fields such as professional wrestling, writing, and acting, he did not identify with the role of a comedian.

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8. Kaufman was a part of one of these shows. Which one? 

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Kaufman was a part of Saturday Night Live.

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9. When and where was Kaufman born?

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The correct answer is January 17, 1949 in New York.

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10. How many times was Kaufman married?

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Kaufman was not married, as indicated by the answer choice "0". This means that he did not enter into any legally recognized marriages throughout his life.

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What's the name of the role that brought him first major...
Which one of these singers did he imitate very well? 
What was Foreign Man's name after adaptation? 
What's the name of Kaufman's other famous character?
What happened at the end of his Carnegie Hall performance?
What was the cause of his death in 1984?
Kaufman did many things, but he never considered himself as a....?
Kaufman was a part of one of these shows. Which one? 
When and where was Kaufman born?
How many times was Kaufman married?
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