Acting
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
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
Film · 2023
The Fabulous Allan Carr
Film · 2017
The Last Laugh
Film · 2016
From Straight to Bizarre
Film · 2012
Looking for Lenny
Film · 2011
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Film · 2009
Starz Inside: In the Gutter
Film · 2008
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Film · 1998
But... Seriously
Film · 1994
Death Scenes 2
Film · 1992
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
Film · 1992
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
Film · 1988
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Film · 1986
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
Film · 1972
Thank You Mask Man
Film · 1971
Dynamite Chicken
Film · 1971
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
Film · 1967
The Pierre Berton Show
Series · 1962
Playboy's Penthouse
Series · 1959
The Steve Allen Show
Series · 1956
The Steve Allen Show
Series · 1956
Dream Follies
Film · 1954
Dance Hall Racket
Film · 1953