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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
October 13, 1925Deathday
August 3, 1966Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
21Place of birth
Mineola, New York, USAAlso known as
Leonard Alfred SchneiderCast credits
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self (archive footage)Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
HimselfLenny Bruce: Without Tears
Himself (archive footage)Thank You Mask Man
The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Himself (archive footage)Dance Hall Racket
VincentFrom Straight to Bizarre
SelfDream Follies
Willie / The Foreign ChefDeath Scenes 2
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
SelfLive at Mister Kelly's
Self (archive footage)The Last Laugh
SelfDead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
Himself (archival footage)Looking for Lenny
Self (archive footage)