Lenny Bruce
Birthday: 1925-10-13 | Place of Birth: Mineola, New York, USALeonard 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.
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Known For
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Lenny Bruce: Swear to Tell the Truth
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
Dance Hall Racket
Acting
