Bob Zmuda

Acting

Bob Zmuda

Born December 12, 1949 · Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 76)

Bob Zmuda is an American writer, comedian, producer and director best known as the sidekick, co-writer and friend of cult personality Andy Kaufman. Bob Zmuda occasionally portrayed Kaufman's Tony Clifton character on stage and for television appearances. In a 2006 interview, Zmuda told the Opie and Anthony Show that it was him as Tony Clifton with David Letterman, and that Letterman did not find …

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Batman ForeverBatman Forever · 1995
Batman Forever
5.51995
MovieActionCrime
Batman faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, and the Riddler, a disgruntled ex-Wayne Enterprises inventor seeking revenge against his former employer by unleashing his brain-sucking weapon on Gotham City's residents. As the caped crusader also copes with tortured memories of his parents' murder, he has a new romance, with psychologist Chase Meridian.
Man on the MoonMan on the Moon · 1999
Man on the Moon
7.21999
MovieComedyDrama
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
The Number 23The Number 23 · 2007
The Number 23
6.42007
MovieThrillerMystery
Animal control officer Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between himself and his literary alter ego seem to arise.
PunchlinePunchline · 1988
Punchline
5.61988
MovieComedyDrama
Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.
D.C. CabD.C. Cab · 1983
D.C. Cab
5.21983
MovieAdventureComedy
The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
Comic Relief 2006Comic Relief 2006 · 2006
Comic Relief 2006
7.02006
MovieComedyTV Movie
A stand-up comedy benefit concert, which raises funds to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' MeThe Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me · 1982
The Rodney Dangerfield Show: It's Not Easy Bein' Me
8.01982
MovieComedy
Rodney Dangerfield's first ABC special, featuring stand-up and sketches.
Saint BernardSaint Bernard · 2013
Saint Bernard
4.22013
MovieFantasyHorror
A classical musical conductor unravels into the abyss of insanity.

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Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie HallAndy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall · 1980
Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall
7.01980
MovieComedyMusic
Andy Kaufman's legendary sold-out Carnegie Hall performance, featuring all of Kaufman's classic routines, including Foreign Man, Elvis, conga drums, plus Andy wrestling women and even taking on a real male wrestler! Also appearing is a menagerie of Kaufman's collection of human oddities, including the infamous Tony Clifton, The Love Family (a sub-Partridge Family singing group who do a bang-up version of "The Age of Aquarius" complete with synchronized dance movements), Grant Bowman the "Happy New Year Man" (straight from Times Square, where Andy found him), "cowgirl" Eleanor Cody Gould and an uncredited, surprise big name guest as Andy’s grandmother. Bob Zmuda appears as Andy's referee, and at the end of the show, Andy takes the entire audience out for milk and cookies.

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