Tony Clifton

Tony Clifton is widely recognized for contributions to Production and continues to attract attention from entertainment audiences worldwide.

Tony Clifton is a character created by comedian and performance artist Andy Kaufman in the late 1970s. Characteristic of the many elaborate hoaxes and practical jokes Kaufman concocted, Clifton was not exclusively portrayed by Kaufman. Others, mainly longtime Kaufman friend Bob Zmuda, also performed the role.