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Latka Gravas

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Andy KaufmanAndy Kaufman
Referred to by some as a dadaistic comedian, Andy Kaufman took comedy and performance art to the edges ...

Character Bio

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Latka Gravas (Andy Kaufman) - Latka is an immigrant from a very strange land, often speaking in his invented foreign tongue ("ibi da", "nik nik"). He works as a mechanic, fixing the taxis. Latka was an adaptation of the "Foreign Man" character Kaufman originated in his stand-up comedy act. He eventually grew tired of the gag, so the writers gave Latka multiple personality disorder, allowing Kaufman to play other characters, the most frequent one being a repellent, smooth-talking lounge-lizard persona calling itself Vic Ferrari. In one episode however, he becomes Alex, with profound insights into "his" life. Just when he is about to reveal to the real Alex the perfect solution for all his problems, he reverts back to Latka.



Episode Screenshots

05x08 - Louie's Revenge
Season 5, Episode 08
01x07 - High School Reunion
Season 1, Episode 07
02x02 - Honor Thy Father
Season 2, Episode 02
01x09 - Money Troubles
Season 1, Episode 09
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Latka Gravas Quotes

05x05 - Scenskees from a Marriage (2) Season 5 / Episode 5: - Scenskees from a Marriage (2)

Simka Dahblitz-Gravas: I have bad news for you my darling. I have been faithful to you.
Latka Gravas: Oh no!
Reverend Jim Ignatowski: Now this is where I get confused. If I can only get over this part I know I can help.
04x15 - Simka Returns Season 4 / Episode 15: - Simka Returns

Simka Dahblitz-Gravas: You were wonderful, you were charming, and you said your name was Vic.
Latka Gravas: Vic! Oooh, that - Vic! I am not Vic! I don't even like Vic! Listen, sit down, please! Tell me everything! What did you do with Vic last night?
Simka Dahblitz-Gravas: You mean, you don't remember?
Latka Gravas: No.
Simka Dahblitz-Gravas: [guilty] Well, I don't know what to say. I can't say that...
Latka Gravas: I knew it! You made love with Vic!
Simka Dahblitz-Gravas: Well, I did, but...
Latka Gravas: You made love with another man right under my nose!
Simka Dahblitz-Gravas: Well, there *was* no other way! Besides, that was you!
Latka Gravas: Was I clumsy? Did I whimper?
Simka Dahblitz-Gravas: No, you were wonderful.
Latka Gravas: Then it wasn't me!
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