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.
Filmography
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
2023
as Himself (archival footage)
The Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
as Self (archive)
The Last Laugh
2016
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
From Straight to Bizarre
2012
as Self
Looking for Lenny
2011
as Self (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Starz Inside: In the Gutter
2008
as Self (archive)
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
1998
as Self (archive footage)
- No poster
But... Seriously
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Death Scenes 2
1992
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- No poster
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
1992
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986
as Self
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
1972
as Self (archive footage)
Thank You Mask Man
1971
as The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
Dynamite Chicken
1971
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
1967
as Himself
Dream Follies
1954
as Willie / The Foreign Chef
Dance Hall Racket
1953
as Vincent