Lenny Bruce
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Summary
Lenny Bruce was born on October 13, 1925[1], in Mineola[2]. He died on August 3, 1966[3], in Hollywood[4]. He worked as a writer[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,502 views/month, #4,156 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Eden Memorial Park[11]
- Mother: Sally Marr[12]
- Spouse: Honey Harlow[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: comedian[16], film director[17], satirist[18]
- Field of work: satire[19], political satire[20], film[21], television[22]
- Educated at: Wellington C. Mepham High School[23]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[24]
- Influenced by: Irwin Corey[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Movement: Beat Generation[27]
- Military branch: United States Navy[28]
- Record label: Philles Records[29], Fantasy[30]
- Commons category: Lenny Bruce[31]
- Unmarried partner: Lotus Weinstock[32]
- Cause of death: drug overdose[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[34]
- Family name: Bruce[35]
- Given name: Lenny[36]
- Official website: https://lennybruce.org[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lenny Bruce[38]
- Manner of death: accidental death[39]
- Instrument: voice[40]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[41]
Why It Matters
Lenny Bruce has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Rosie O'Donnell[44], an actor[45], b. 1962[46], of United States[47], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[48], specialised in gun control[49]; Bill Maher[50], a comedian[51], b. 1956[52], of United States[53], awarded the Richard Dawkins Award[54], specialised in television broadcasting[55]; David Cross[56], a screenwriter[57], b. 1964[58], of United States[59], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[60]; Dave Chappelle[61], a comedian[62], b. 1973[63], of United States[64], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[65]; Jon Lovitz[66], an actor[67], b. 1957[68], of United States[69]; and Freddie Prinze[70], a television actor[71], 1954–1977[72], of United States[73], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[74].
FAQs
Where was Lenny Bruce born?
Lenny Bruce was born in Mineola[2].
Where did Lenny Bruce die?
Lenny Bruce died in Hollywood[4].
Who were Lenny Bruce's parents?
Lenny Bruce's mother was Sally Marr[12].
Who was Lenny Bruce married to?
Lenny Bruce's spouses include Honey Harlow[13].
What did Lenny Bruce do for work?
Lenny Bruce worked as a writer[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], and singer[9].
Where did Lenny Bruce go to school?
Lenny Bruce was educated at Wellington C. Mepham High School[23].
Who did Lenny Bruce influence?
Lenny Bruce has been cited as an influence by Rosie O'Donnell[44], Bill Maher[50], David Cross[56], and Dave Chappelle[61].