Lenny Bruce
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 (22 titles)
8.0MovieDead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
Himself (archival footage) · 2023
4.5MovieThe Fabulous Allan Carr
Self (archive) · 2017
7.0MovieThe Last Laugh
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2016
3.8MovieFrom Straight to Bizarre
Self · 2012
5.4MovieLooking for Lenny
Self (archive footage) · 2011
7.9MovieThe 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self (archive footage) · 2009
4.5MovieStarz Inside: In the Gutter
Self (archive) · 2008
7.7MovieLenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Self (archive footage) · 1998
But... Seriously
Self (archive footage) · 1994
6.0MovieDeath Scenes 2
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1992
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
Self (archive footage) · 1992
MovieHollywood Scandals and Tragedies
(archive footage) (uncredited) · 1988
MovieTV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Self · 1986
5.0MovieLenny Bruce: Without Tears
Self (archive footage) · 1972
5.0MovieThank You Mask Man
The Lone Ranger / Various (voice) · 1971
5.5MovieDynamite Chicken
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1971
5.4MovieLenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
Himself · 1967
ShowThe Pierre Berton Show
Self · 1962
Playboy's Penthouse
Self · 1959
6.2ShowThe Steve Allen Show
Self · 1956
3.0MovieDream Follies
Willie / The Foreign Chef · 1954
5.1MovieDance Hall Racket
Vincent · 1953