As reported by Daily Mail, comedian and long time friend and collaborator of the late Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda, was charged with Drink Driving in Arkansas on Wednesday.
Mr Zmuda worked with Andy Kaufman on Saturday Night Live, often performing as character Tony Clifton while unsuspecting audiences believed they were in fact watching Kaufman in costume.
Zmuda was portrayed by Paul Giamatti in the 1999 film Man on the Moon, staring Jim Carey as Kaufman.
Mr Zmuda was momentarily held in El Dorado County Jail before being released on $5000 bail.
The blood alcohol reading and court date were not disclosed.
In Queensland, readings of 0.099 and below constitute low range drink driving, which for a first time offence carries a licence disqualification range of 1-9 months and in certain circumstances the driver will be eligible to apply for a drink driving work licence, which permits them to continue driving for work purposes during their disqualification period.
With a previous conviction within the last 5 years, which is not suggested is the case with Mr Zmuda, the penalty range, depending upon the previous reading, ranges from 3-18 months if the previous was low or mid range, through to a 6 month to lifetime loss of licence where the previous was a high range offence (a reading of 0.150 or above).
If you need help with a Drink Driving charge in Brisbane or Queensland call the Brisbane Drink Driving Lawyer team today on 1300090210 or click here to submit an online enquiry.