Does this Andy Kaufman look real?

I purchased this Taxi cast photo 20 years ago and I'm concerned about authenticity. The Andy Kaufman signature is the one I'm the most wanting feedback on--but I'm grateful if anyone has opinions on the other signers as well! Thanks!

Tags: Andy Kaufman, Taxi

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Permalink Reply by Steve on January 22, 2024 at 3:17pm

These all appear to be signed in the same hand, forgery.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on January 22, 2024 at 3:24pm

Agreed, same flavor and movements. And that "y".

Permalink Reply by Beed on January 22, 2024 at 3:43pm

I had low expectations...Thanks for your feedback!

Permalink Reply by JGreen on January 22, 2024 at 6:13pm

I've been looking at Kaufman autographs for twenty years--this ain't it. 

Permalink Reply by Beed on January 22, 2024 at 6:44pm

lol, thanks

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 23, 2024 at 5:33am

Same source as the Ted Knight item I assume?

Permalink Reply by JGreen on January 23, 2024 at 5:48am

I was burned on a Kaufman autograph in the nascent days of the internet. Bought it from, at the time, a very large online dealer. Was able to confirm that the watermark on the back of the photograph wasn't in use until after Kaufman died. 

The problem with your example is the letters appear too evenly placed, and they're a bit too distinguishable. Kaufman's signature had a lot more verticality and a less rounded look. IMO.

Permalink Reply by Beed on January 23, 2024 at 6:26am

I Did buy the Taxi & MTM Ted Knight from the same seller (Selective Resources, Inc)--on ebay almost 20 years ago! I was not a serious autograph collector and have only started trying to be one in the last six months or so. Thanks

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