Who were Andy Kaufman's influences?

Andy Kaufman's influences included the cultural and artistic movements of the 1960s, such as the Living Theatre and psychedelics. Judd Apatow noted that Kaufman was influenced by the ideas of that time, viewing his performances as art or performance art rather than traditional comedy. This unique perspective led Kaufman to aim for provoking a range of emotions in his audience rather than simply seeking laughter 1.