Andy Kaufman- Do You Know Him?

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

    • Angry Man
    • Latino Man
    • Foreign Man
    • Local Man
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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 will remain funny forever. So, do you know who Andy Kaufman was? If so, please take this quiz and prove you know this artist!

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

    Which one of these singers did he imitate very well? 

    • Billy Joel

    • Michael Jackson

    • Elvis Presley

    • Frank Sinatra

    Correct Answer
    A. Elvis Presley
    Explanation
    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?  - ProProfs

    What was Foreign Man's name after adaptation? 

    • Lutka Gravas

    • Latka Gravas

    • Lofta Gravas

    • Lulu Gravas

    Correct Answer
    A. Latka Gravas
    Explanation
    Foreign Man's name after adaptation was Latka Gravas.

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

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

    • Timmy Clifton

    • Tony Clifton

    • Terrence Clifton

    • Teddy Clifton

    Correct Answer
    A. Tony Clifton
    Explanation
    Kaufman's other famous character is Tony Clifton.

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

    What happened at the end of his Carnegie Hall performance?

    • He invited the entire audience out for Chinese takeout

    • He invited the entire audience for a boat ride

    • He invited the entire audience to his house for a party

    • He invited the entire audience out for milk and cookies

    Correct Answer
    A. He invited the entire audience out for milk and cookies
    Explanation
    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? - ProProfs

    What was the cause of his death in 1984?

    • Leukaemia

    • Pneumonia

    • Lung cancer

    • Heart attack

    Correct Answer
    A. Lung cancer
    Explanation
    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....? - ProProfs

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

    • Professional wrestler

    • Writer

    • Actor

    • Comedian

    Correct Answer
    A. Comedian
    Explanation
    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?  - ProProfs

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

    • Saturday Night Live

    • Jimmy Kimmel Live

    • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsons

    • Conan

    Correct Answer
    A. Saturday Night Live
    Explanation
    Kaufman was a part of Saturday Night Live.

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  • 9. 
    When and where was Kaufman born? - ProProfs

    When and where was Kaufman born?

    • January 17, 1929 in Miami

    • January 17, 1969 in Los Angeles

    • January 17, 1949 in New York

    • January 17, 1984 in London

    Correct Answer
    A. January 17, 1949 in New York
    Explanation
    The correct answer is January 17, 1949 in New York.

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  • 10. 
    How many times was Kaufman married? - ProProfs

    How many times was Kaufman married?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
    Explanation
    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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