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.
Cast
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self (archive footage)
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
Himself
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
Self (archive footage)
Thank You Mask Man
The Lone Ranger / Various (voice)
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Self (archive footage)
Dance Hall Racket
Vincent
The Last Laugh
Self
But... Seriously
Self (archive footage)
Dead Neon: The Many Faces of Lenny Bruce on Film
Himself (archival footage)
From Straight to Bizarre
Self
Looking for Lenny
Self (archive footage)
TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines
Self
Dream Follies
Willie / The Foreign Chef
Death Scenes 2
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Dynamite Chicken
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
Unknown
Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
Self (archive footage)
