Lenny Bruce
Acting
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
Acting22
movieDead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
2023
Himself (archival footage)
movieThe Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
Self (archive)
movieThe Last Laugh
2016
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieLooking for Lenny
2011
Self (archive footage)
movieThe 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009
Self (archive footage)
movieStarz Inside: In the Gutter
2008
Self (archive)
movieLenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
1998
Self (archive footage)
But... Seriously
1994
Self (archive footage)
movieDeath Scenes 2
1992
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
1992
Self (archive footage)
movieHollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
(archive footage) (uncredited)
movieLenny Bruce: Without Tears
1972
Self (archive footage)
movieThank You Mask Man
1971
The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
movieDynamite Chicken
1971
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
tvThe Steve Allen Show
1956
Self / Self - Comedian
movieDream Follies
1954
Willie / The Foreign Chef
movieDance Hall Racket
1953
Vincent
Writing7
Directing1
movieThank You Mask Man
1971
Director