Latka Gravas

Latka Gravas
Taxi character
Latka Gravas
Created byAndy Kaufman, James L. Brooks, Stan Daniels, David Davis, Ed. Weinberger
Portrayed byAndy Kaufman
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationGarage mechanic
SpouseSimka Dahblitz
RelativesGreta Gravas (mother)

Latka Gravas is a fictional character on the television sitcom Taxi portrayed by Andy Kaufman. A sweet-natured and lovable-but-goofy mechanic, Latka is an immigrant from an unspecified nation.[1] He was based on a character Kaufman created known as Foreign Man.

  1. ^ "Andy Kaufman". biography.com. Heart Digital Media. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.