Lenny Bruce
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
as Himself
1967
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
as Self (archive footage)
1972
Thank You Mask Man
as The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
1971
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
as Self (archive footage)
1998
Dance Hall Racket
as Vincent
1953
The Last Laugh
as Self
2016
But... Seriously
as Self (archive footage)
1994
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
as Himself (archival footage)
2023
From Straight to Bizarre
as Self
2012
Looking for Lenny
as Self (archive footage)
2011
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as Self
1986
Dream Follies
as Willie / The Foreign Chef
1954
Death Scenes 2
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1992
Dynamite Chicken
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1971
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
as Self (archive footage)
1992
