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Lenny Bruce

Lenny Bruce

ActorWriterDirector Oct 13 (died age 40) Mineola, New York, USA 1953–2023 (70 year career)
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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, …

Known For

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Film

The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

Self (archive footage)
The Last Laugh
Film

The Last Laugh

Self
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Film

Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth

Self (archive footage)
Thank You Mask Man
Film

Thank You Mask Man

The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
The Rocket Man
Film

The Rocket Man

Writer
Looking for Lenny
Film

Looking for Lenny

Self (archive footage)
Dynamite Chicken
Film

Dynamite Chicken

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dance Hall Racket
Film

Dance Hall Racket

Vincent

Filmography