Lenny Bruce
Acting • Born 1925-10-13 – 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, 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.
Filmography
21 credits
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Movie • 2009
Self (archive footage)
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
Movie • 1967
Himself
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
Movie • 1972
Self (archive footage)
Thank You Mask Man
Movie • 1971
The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Movie • 1998
Self (archive footage)
Dance Hall Racket
Movie • 1953
Vincent
The Last Laugh
Movie • 2016
Self
But... Seriously
Movie • 1994
Self (archive footage)
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
Movie • 2023
Himself (archival footage)
From Straight to Bizarre
Movie • 2012
Self
Looking for Lenny
Movie • 2011
Self (archive footage)
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Movie • 1986
Self
Dream Follies
Movie • 1954
Willie / The Foreign Chef
Death Scenes 2
Movie • 1992
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dynamite Chicken
Movie • 1971
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
Movie • 1988
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
Movie • 1992
Self (archive footage)
Playboy's Penthouse
TV • 1959
Self
The Steve Allen Show
TV • 1956
Self
The Steve Allen Show
TV • 1956
Self - Comedian
The Pierre Berton Show
TV • 1962
Self