Lenny Bruce
Acting
Born: 1925-10-13 · Mineola, New York, USA
Died: 1966-08-03
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,
🎬 Movies (20)
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
2023
Himself (archival footage)
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
Self (archive)
The Last Laugh
2016
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
From Straight to Bizarre
2012
Self
Looking for Lenny
2011
Self (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009
Self (archive footage)
Starz Inside: In the Gutter
2008
Self (archive)
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
1998
Self (archive footage)
But... Seriously
1994
Self (archive footage)
Death Scenes 2
1992
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
1992
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
(archive footage) (uncredited)
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986
Self
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
1972
Self (archive footage)
Thank You Mask Man
1971
The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
Dynamite Chicken
1971
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
1967
Himself
Dream Follies
1954
Willie / The Foreign Chef
The Rocket Man
1954
Writer
Dance Hall Racket
1953
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