Man on the Moon

M
1h 58m
1999
7.246 /10 (1,904)

Hello, my name is Andy and this is my movie.

Overview

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1999-12-22

Top Billed Cast

Jim Carrey

Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton

Danny DeVito

George Shapiro

Courtney Love

Lynne Margulies

Paul Giamatti

Bob Zmuda

Vincent Schiavelli

Maynard Smith

Peter Bonerz

Ed Weinberger

Jerry Lawler

Himself

Gerry Becker

Stanley Kaufman

Leslie Lyles

Janice Kaufman

Greyson Erik Pendry

Little Michael Kaufman

Brittany Colonna

Baby Carol Kaufman

Bobby Boriello

Little Andy Kaufman

George Shapiro

Mr. Besserman

Budd Friedman

Himself

Tom Dreesen

Wiseass Comic

Thomas Armbruster

Improv Piano Player

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