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Edward Norton or Jim Carrey?

posted 18 years ago by MadMan76
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Many actors auditioned for the part of Andy Kaufman.

In the end, Milos Forman (the director) couldn't make a choice between Jim Carrey and Edward Norton, because they both were perfect as Andy.

The crew had to vote and Jim Carrey won.

Who would you choose? And why?

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[–] laozii 18 years ago

I have never seen Edward Norton in a comedy role.

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[–] Zingbot_9000 18 years ago

Jim Carrey was perfect there should be no debate.

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[–] Westaz316 17 years ago

I dont think anyone but Jim Carrey would have done a believeable Jim Carrey.

[–] galspurs 17 years ago

Cannot really see Edward Norton in this role and cannot even see why its up for debate Jim Carrey was Andy in this film!

Which will it be? Lets get decadent.

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[–] Gwasgray 16 years ago

Facially, I think Andy Kaufman looked more like Bill Murray (who probably knew Kaufman since they were on both on SNL at the same time) than Norton or Carrey. But perhaps Murray was a bit old to play him by then (in 2000 Murray was 50 and Kaufman died at 35).

[–] michaela_myers87 14 years ago

I have never seen Edward Norton in a comedy role.

He was recently in The Invention of Lying playing a crooked cop. I thought he did well, but he really didn't seem like himself. It took me a minute to figure out who he was because of the costume and the voice he put on, but when I figured it out, I was like .
See here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84eXMR3uA1g

And Ophiuchus811, you just blew my mind all over the wall, man...

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[–] Sanpaco13 16 years ago

I would really have to see Ed Norton's audition to make any kind of opinionated answer on this. But I thought Jim Carrey did a great job.

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[–] Isaac5855 15 years ago

Edward Norton would have been great in the role as well, Norton can do just about anything, but I thought Carrey was wonderful.

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[–] Bench-Towel 15 years ago

is that a joke?

[–] mp775 14 years ago

Ed Norton looks more like Andy Kaufman, and he's a brilliant actor, but Jim Carrey was, IMO, the man for the job. If for no other reason, Carrey so obviously is inspired by Andy's schtick.

[–] roosterb1234 14 years ago

Looking back at footage of andy kaufman i actually thought that edward norton resembled him. However, jim carrey's type of acting was more suited to the role

[–] Prismark10 14 years ago

Carrey by a mile.

Its that man again!!

[–] shoutcast 14 years ago

not only did jim carrey do an INCREDIBLE job, he also is known to be a giant fan of andy kaufman. therefore, i think he was really motivated to immerse himself completely in the role of his idol.

[–] thepartydjz 13 years ago

Andy Kaufman told me he wanted to act the part of Jim Carrey in his biopic.

[–] jefgg 12 years ago

Ed Norton is an excellent actor, but Jim Carrey had stand up comedy experience. Did Carrey know Andy Kaufman?

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