Andy Kaufman (1949–1984)
Born: January 17, 1949 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: May 16, 1984 (age 35) in Los Angeles, California, USA
According to wrestler Jerry Lawler, when they cleaned out Andy’s house after his death, many uncashed checks from Mid-South Wrestling promoter Jerry Jarrett were found. These were given as payment for his stint as a wrestler, and made many conclude that he didn’t wrestle for the money, but rather for the love of it.
Whenever I play a role, whether it’s good or bad, an evil person or nice person, I believe in being a purist and going all the way with the role. If I’m going to be a villainous wrestler, I believe in going all the way with it and not breaking character and not giving away to the audience that I’m playing a role. I believe in playing it straight to the…
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