Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 13, 1925
Place of Birth:
Mineola, New York, USA
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Lenny Bruce
Biography
Leonard Alfred Schneider, better known by his stage name Lenny Bruce, was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist. He was renowned for his open, free-style and critical form of comedy which integrated satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity. Branded a "sick comic", Bruce was essentially blacklisted from television, and when he did appear these performances was facilitated by fans like Hugh Hefner and Steve Allen. In 1951, Bruce met Honey Harlow, a stripper from Manila, Arkansas. They were married that same year, and Bruce was determined she would end her work as a stripper. Throughout the final decade of his life, Bruce was beset by severe drug addiction.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film | Himself (archival footage) |
| 2021 | Live at Mister Kelly's | Self (archive footage) |
| 2016 | The Last Laugh | Self |
| 2012 | From Straight to Bizarre | Self |
| 2011 | Looking for Lenny | Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth | Self (archive footage) |
| 1994 | But... Seriously | Self (archive footage) |
| 1992 | Death Scenes 2 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1992 | Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time | Self (archive footage) |
| 1988 | Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies | |
| 1986 | TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines | Self |
| 1972 | Lenny Bruce: Without Tears | Self (archive footage) |
| 1971 | Thank You Mask Man | The Lone Ranger / Various (voice) |
| 1971 | Dynamite Chicken | Self (archive footage) |
| 1967 | Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce' | Himself |
| 1954 | Dream Follies | Willie / The Foreign Chef |
| 1953 | Dance Hall Racket | Vincent |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Playboy's Penthouse | Self |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show | Self |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show | Self - Comedian |