Acting · Mineola, New York, USA · Born October 13, 1925
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.
MovieDead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
2023
as Himself (archival footage)
MovieThe Fabulous Allan Carr
2017
as Self (archive)
MovieThe Last Laugh
2016
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieFrom Straight to Bizarre
2012
as Self
MovieLooking for Lenny
2011
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
2009
as Self (archive footage)
MovieStarz Inside: In the Gutter
2008
as Self (archive)
MovieLenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
1998
as Self (archive footage)
But... Seriously
1994
as Self (archive footage)
MovieDeath Scenes 2
1992
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
1992
as Self (archive footage)
MovieHollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieTV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
1986
as Self
MovieLenny Bruce: Without Tears
1972
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThank You Mask Man
1971
as The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
MovieDynamite Chicken
1971
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
MovieLenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
1967
as Himself
TVThe Pierre Berton Show
1962
as Self
Playboy's Penthouse
1959
as Self
TVThe Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self
MovieDream Follies
1954
as Willie / The Foreign Chef
MovieDance Hall Racket
1953
as Vincent
