Circa 1999 the character appeared in the pilot episode of Stormy Justice with Judge Tony Clifton. The show was a parody of The People's Court which pitted Clifton as an abusive small claims …

While Andy Kaufman beams with pride in the audience. (From "The Midnight Special with Andy Kaufman.")

Tony Clifton is a character created by comedian and performance artist Andy Kaufman in the late 1970s. An absurdly foul-mouthed and domineering lounge singer cl...

Apr 1, 2025 · Late comedian Andy Kaufman as "Tony Clifton." (Wavelength Productions/Instagram) A disruptive visit from Tony Clifton, the alter ego of comedian Andy …

Apr 21, 2021 · In the late 1970s, at about the same time Andy Kaufman’s “anti-comic” act was gaining attention in clubs in New York City, raunchy Las Vegas-style entertainer Tony Clifton …

Jan 25, 2024 · Part of Kaufman's satirical act was a whole separate stage persona named Tony Clifton, a foul-mouthed, alcoholic lounge singer who cussed and behaved badly.

An absurdly foul-mouthed and domineering lounge singer claiming to hail from Las Vegas, the tuxedo-clad Clifton often led unsuspecting audiences through awkward yet elaborate lounge …

Sep 24, 2024 · Tony Clifton is a character created by late performance artist Andy Kaufman, who also portrayed him in the late 1970s. Characteristic of the many elaborate hoaxes and …

Tony Clifton is a stage persona created by American avant-garde performance artist Andy Kaufman (January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984).

Before the cooking segment, Clifton sings "On the Street Where You Live" from "My Fair Lady," . Their duet is "Anything You Can Do". Aired October 12, 1979 according to TV.com Season 6 …