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
all 30
Movies 26
self 24
TV Shows 4
Writer 3
Himself (archival footage)
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film (2023)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)
Movie
Self
Obscene (2008)
Movie
The Lone Ranger
Thank You Mask Man (1968)
Movie
6
Himself / Writer
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce' (1967)
Movie
Self / Self - Comedian
The Steve Allen Show (1956)
TV
Writer
The Rocket Man (1954)
Movie
Writer
Dream Follies (1954)
Movie
Vincent
Dance Hall Racket (1953)
Movie
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1925-10-13
Deathday
1966-08-03 (40 years old)
Birth Place
Mineola, United States
Religion
atheism
Relationships
Honey Harlow (1951 - 1957), Lotus Weinstock (1965 - 1966)
Mother
Sally Marr
Citizenships
United States
Also Known As
Leonard Alfred Schneider
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