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.
15
Films
3
TV Shows
6
Crew Credits
Known For
18 Credits
The Steve Allen Show
as Self
1956
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Comedian
1956
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
as Self (archive footage)
2009
The Pierre Berton Show
as Self
1962
The Last Laugh
as Self
2016
Death Scenes 2
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1992
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
Dynamite Chicken
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1971
Looking for Lenny
as Self (archive footage)
2011
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
as Self (archive footage)
1972
Dance Hall Racket
as Vincent
1953
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
as Self
1986
