Bruce Vilanch
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bruce Vilanch (born November 23, 1948) is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor. He is a six-time Emmy Award-winner known to industry professionals in Hollywood and New York as "the fat guy who writes everyone's jokes." He is likely best known for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as both a celebrity participant and head writer for the show. He also performed off-Broadway in his one-man show Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous in 2000. Since 20…
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Filmography
Acting (72)
Movies (52)
Whale 52
2025as Kaufman
Studio One Forever
2024as Self
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024as Self
I Brake for Caterpillars
2024as Walter Precup
The World According to Allee Willis
2024as Self
Body Electric
2023as Self
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023as Self
TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
2022as Self
Live at Mister Kelly's
2021as Self
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020as Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020as Self
Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting
2018as Chef
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
2018as Self
Limelight
2017as Garrett Raynes
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017as Self
I Am Divine
2014as Self
And the Oscar Goes To...
2014as Self - Interviewee
Scrooge & Marley
2012as Fezziwig
Silent but Deadly
2012as Uncle Bruce
Vito
2011as Self
Sister Mary
2011as Farmer Jake
Going Down in La-La Land
2011as Missy
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
2010as Uncle Max
The Adonis Factor
2010as Himself - Writer / Actor
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
2010as Himself - Host
Spring Breakdown
2009as Celebrity Judge
Annul Victory
2009as Self
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008as Bruce Vilanch
Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon
2008as Self
Tru Loved
2008as Uncle Daniel
Queer Duck: The Movie
2006as Bruce Vilanch (voice)
Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'
2006as Self
The Divine Ms. Susann
2006as Self
The Aristocrats
2005as Self
The Divine Bette Midler
2005as Self
10 Attitudes
2001as Self
Call Me Claus
2001as Himself
Circuit
2001as Theater Stage Manager
Get Bruce!
1999as Self
Jackie's Back!
1999as Bruce Vilanch
Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life
1999as Self
Inside the Golden Statue
1998as Self
Love Can Be Murder
1992as Bernie
Fourth Story
1991as Flower Salesman
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
1989as Philpot
The Drifter
1988as Cook
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
1987as Writer
The Morning After
1986as Bartender
The Ice Pirates
1984as Wendon
Breathless
1983as Man with Purse
Mahogany
1975as Dress Manufacturer
Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art
as Himself - Interviewee
Television (20)
House Husbands
2023as Franklin Court
Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror
2022as Self
The Legend of King Kong
2022as Self
The Vivienne Takes On Hollywood
2020as Self - Special Guest
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
2014as Himself (voice)
The Eric Andre Show
2012as Arnold Schwarzenegger
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009as Self - Special Guest
Sex: The Revolution
2008
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
2007as Bruce Bandersnatch (voice)
Gameshow Marathon
2006 10 Ways
2006
Celebrity Fit Club
2005as Self - Contestant
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
2005
The Proud Family
2001as Tristan the Magician (voice)
Hollywood Squares
1998as Self - Panelist
GayVN Awards
1998as Self - Host
The Nanny
1993as Bruce Vilanch
Rachel Gunn, R.N.
1992as Mr. Martino
The Simpsons
1989as Bruce Vilanch (voice)
Bosom Buddies
1980Crew (22)
Movies (18)
Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas
2022Writer
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
2010Writer
Naked Boys Singing!
2007Writer
Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas
1997Writer
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
1997Writer
For Our Children
1993Writer
The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano
1989Writer
Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus
1987Writer
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
1987Writer
Bette Midler: Art or Bust
1984Writer
Divine Madness
1980Writer
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
1980Writer
The Star Wars Holiday Special
1978Writer
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back
1977Writer
The Barry Manilow Special
1977Writer
Charo
1976Writer
The Bette Midler Show
1976Writer
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
1976Writer
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