Man on the Moon (1999)

Tony Clifton

Andy (Jim Carrey) plays the character of washed-up Vegas lounge singer Tony Clifton. Tony picks on a particular audience member named Bob Gorski (Paul Giamatti).

Directed by Milos Forman.

Released in 1999 by Universal.

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  • character-type: Bystander
  • character-type: Singer
  • character-type: Comedian
  • action: Tease
  • action: Provoke
  • editors-choice: Awkward Moments
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • editors-choice: Politically Incorrect Moments
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: 20th Century Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: Showbiz Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Showbiz Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Biography
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Controversial
  • mood: Funny
  • primary-occasion: Party Time
  • primary-occasion: Night on the Town
  • secondary-occasion: Costume Party
  • secondary-occasion: Guy's Night
  • secondary-occasion: Happy Hour
  • prop: Microphone
  • setting: Club
  • theme: Deception
  • theme: Embarrassment
  • theme: Humor
  • actor: Danny DeVito
  • actor: Paul Giamatti
  • actor: Jim Carrey
  • director: Milos Forman
  • producer: Pamela Abdy
  • producer: George Shapiro
  • producer: Howard West
  • producer: Bob Zmuda
  • producer: Danny DeVito
  • producer: Stacey Sher
  • cinematographer: Anastas N. Michos
  • composer: R.E.M.
  • editor: Adam Boome
  • editor: Lynzee Klingman
  • editor: Christopher Tellefsen
  • costume-designer: Jeffrey Kurland
  • production-designer: Patrizia von Brandenstein
  • role-name: Bob Zmuda
  • role-name: George Shapiro
  • role-name: Andy Kaufman
  • screenwriter: Larry Karaszewski
  • screenwriter: Scott Alexander
  • year: 1999
  • studio: Universal