Lenny Bruce
Born
October 13, 1925
Died
August 3, 1966 (40 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Mineola, New York, USA
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
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
Himself (archival footage)
2023
Live at Mister Kelly's
Self (archive footage)
2021
The Last Laugh
Self
2016
From Straight to Bizarre
Self
2012
Looking for Lenny
Self (archive footage)
2011
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self (archive footage)
2009
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Self (archive footage)
1998
But... Seriously
Self (archive footage)
1994
Death Scenes 2
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1992
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Self
1986
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
Self (archive footage)
1972
Thank You Mask Man
The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
1971
Dynamite Chicken
Self (archive footage)
1971
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
Himself
1967
Playboy's Penthouse
Self · (1 episode)
1959
The Steve Allen Show
Self · (1 episode)
1956
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Comedian · (1 episode)
1956
Dream Follies
Willie / The Foreign Chef
1954
Dance Hall Racket
Vincent
1953