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Overview
Trivia:
Hefty, quipping American gag writer who turned celebrity after becoming... moreAwards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(9 articles)
Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words Returns To La 6/15 And Continues Its Open-Ended Run In NY 6/22 (From BroadwayWorld.com. 9 June 2009, 10:27 PM, PDT)
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Alternate Names:
Bruce VilancheUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. July 14 | 9:30 AM | BET | The Proud Family | Tiger Whisperer | #1.4 |
Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Writer, Actor, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Writer:
- Gardel, 2008 (2009) (pre-production) (writer)
- The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) (writer)
- The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV) (writer)
- Naked Boys Singing (2007) (writer)
- The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007) (TV) (writer)
- The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV) (writer)
- Comic Relief 2006 (2006) (TV) (head writer)
- The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004) (TV) (writer)
... aka The 2004 Tony Awards (USA) - The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV) (special material written by)
- TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (2003) (TV) (writer)
... aka 1st Annual TV Land Awards (USA: short title) - The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002) (TV) (special material written by)
- 15th Annual American Comedy Awards (2001) (TV) (writer)
- Hollywood Salutes Bruce Willis: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2000) (TV) (writer)
- 14th Annual American Comedy Awards (2000) (TV) (writer)
- American Fashion Awards (1999) (TV) (writer)
- The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999) (TV) (writer)
- "Hollywood Squares" (1998) TV series (unknown episodes)
... aka "H²" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
... aka "H2: Hollywood Squares" (USA: fifth season title) - Comic Relief VIII (1998) (TV) (writer)
- The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) (special material)
- The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (1998) (TV) (writer)
- The 1997 World Music Awards (1997) (TV) (writer)
- The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) (special material)
- Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997) (TV) (writer)
- The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996) (TV) (writer)
- The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996) (TV) (writer)
- The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (1996) (TV) (writer)
- TV Laughs at Life (1995) (TV) (writer)
- The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV) (writer)
- 1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1995) (TV) (writer)
- Elvis: The Tribute (1994) (TV) (writer)
- The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards (1994) (TV) (writer)
- The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994) (TV) (special material)
- The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992) (TV) (special material)
- The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (1992) (TV) (writer)
- Laughing Back: Comedy Takes a Stand (1992) (TV) (story) (teleplay)
- The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991) (TV) (special material)
- The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (1991) (TV) (writer)
- America's Dance Honors (1990) (TV) (writer)
- The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (1990) (TV) (writer)
- The Cheech Show (1988) (TV) (writer)
- Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (1987) (TV) (writer)
- Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) (TV) (writer)
- "Dolly" (1987) TV series (unknown episodes)
- Divine Madness! (1980) (writer)
... aka Bette Midler Is Divine Madness (Canada: English title: festival title) - "Omnibus" (1980) TV series (unknown episodes)
- Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977) (TV) (writer)
- "The Brady Bunch Hour" (9 episodes, 1976-1977)
- Episode #1.8 (1977) TV episode (writer)
- Episode #1.7 (1977) TV episode (writer)
- Episode #1.6 (1977) TV episode (writer)
- Episode #1.5 (1977) TV episode (writer)
- Episode #1.4 (1977) TV episode (writer)
(4 more) - The Barry Manilow Special (1977) (TV) (writer)
- The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976) (TV) (writer)
- The Bette Midler Show (1976) (TV) (writer) (as Bruce Vilanche)
Actor:
- Sister Mary (2009) (post-production) .... Farmer Jake
- Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009) (completed) .... Max
- The A-List Awards (2009) (TV)
- "Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World" .... Bruce Bandersnatch (1 episode, 2008)
- Death of a Lesbian Bed (2008) TV episode (voice) .... Bruce Bandersnatch - Tru Loved (2008) .... Uncle Daniel
- Orlando's Bed and Breakfast (2007) (TV) .... Hymie
- "The Proud Family" .... Tristan the Magician (1 episode, 2001)
- Tiger Whisperer (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Tristan the Magician - Circuit (2001) .... Theater Stage Manager
- Love Can Be Murder (1992) (TV) .... Bernie
... aka Kindred Spirits - "Rachel Gunn, R.N." .... Patient (1 episode, 1992)
- The Pet Peeve (1992) TV episode .... Patient - Fourth Story (1991) (TV) .... Flower salesman
... aka Basic Deception
... aka Deadly Identity (UK) - It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (1989) (TV) .... Philpot
... aka The Nearly Wasn't Christmas (USA) - The Drifter (1988) .... Cook
- The Cheech Show (1988) (TV) .... Louella Fella
- The Morning After (1986) .... Bartender
- "Santa Barbara" (1984) TV series .... Hippie priest (unknown episodes)
- The Ice Pirates (1984) .... Wendon
- Breathless (1983) .... Man with Purse
... aka A Bout de Souffle Made in USA - "Bosom Buddies" .... Customer #2 (1 episode, 1981)
- Kip Quits (1981) TV episode .... Customer #2 - Mahogany (1975) .... Dress Manufacturer
Producer:
- Gardel, 2008 (2009) (pre-production) (producer)
- "The Paula Poundstone Show" (producer) (1 episode, 1993)
- Episode dated 30 October 1993 (1993) TV episode (producer)
Miscellaneous Crew:
- "Fired Up" (1997) TV series (creative consultant) (unknown episodes)
- The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV) (special material)
Soundtrack:
- The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004) (TV) (lyrics: "No One Mourns the Wicked")
... aka The 2004 Tony Awards (USA)
Self:
- House of Numbers (2009) .... Himself
- "The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
- Drivers 8 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Spring Breakdown (2009) .... Himself - Celebrity Judge
- "GSN Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
- Bruce Vilanch (2008) TV episode .... Himself - "Sex: The Revolution" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2008)
- Tainted Love (2008) TV episode .... Himself
- Do Your Own Thing (2008) TV episode .... Himself
- The Big Bang (2008) TV episode .... Himself
- Save It for Marriage (2008) TV episode .... Himself - "Living with Ed" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
- Green Man on Campus (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (2008) .... Himself
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) .... Himself
- Laughing Matters... The Men (2008) (V) .... Himself
- 20 Greatest Oscar Moments (2008) (TV) .... Himself
- 11th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (2008) (TV) .... Himself
- "Jury Duty" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2007)
- My Roommate Walked, Now He's All Talk (2007) TV episode .... Himself
- Was Charged Double for Stereo Trouble (2007) TV episode .... Himself
- You Sold My Truck, Now I Am Out of Luck (2007) TV episode .... Himself - 10th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (2007) (TV) .... Himself
- "Wisecrack" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
- Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack: Part 2 (2007) TV episode .... Himself - "Under the Pink Carpet" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
- The NEXT Awards (2006) TV episode .... Himself - The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons' (2006) (V) .... Bruce Vilanch
- "Gameshow Marathon" .... Himself - Panelist (1 episode, 2006)
- Match Game (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Panelist - Gotta Get Off This Merry Go Round: Sex, Dolls and Showtunes (2006) (V) .... Himself
- The Divine Ms. Susann (2006) (V) .... Himself
- Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) (V) (voice) .... Himself
- 17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
- 10 Ways to Be a Cover Story Couple (2006) (TV) .... Himself
- "Celebrity Fit Club" .... Himself (8 episodes, 2006)
... aka "Celebrity Fit Club 2" (USA: second season title)
... aka "Celebrity Fit Club USA" (UK)
... aka "Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp" (USA: sixth season title)
... aka "Celebrity Fit Club: Men vs. Women" (USA: fifth season title)
- The Finale (2006) TV episode .... Himself
- Jeff's Tearful Return (2006) TV episode .... Himself
- Gunnar's Hair Cut (2006) TV episode .... Himself
- Chastity's Workout Ambush (2006) TV episode .... Himself
- Why Countess Is Crying (2006) TV episode .... Himself
(3 more) - "Biography" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
- Steve Martin (2006) TV episode .... Himself
- Bette Midler (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Fucking with the Stars (2006) (V) .... Himself - Non-sexual role
... aka Coco LaChine's Fucking with the Stars (USA: complete title) - QTN Holiday Reel (2005) (TV) .... Himself
- Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words (2005) (TV) .... Himself
- "Dokument: Humor" (2005) TV series .... Himself
- "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Every Dog Had His Day (2005) TV episode .... Himself - Inside TV Land: Tickled Pink (2005) (TV) .... Himself
- The Aristocrats (2005) .... Himself
... aka The @r!$t* (r@t$ (USA: promotional title) - Dangerous Liaisons (2005) (V) (uncredited) .... Himself - Non-sexual Role
... aka Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons (USA: complete title) - E! 101 Most Awesome Moments in Entertainment (2004) (TV) .... Himself
- "Balderdash" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
- Episode dated 13 September 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - "Pyramid" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
... aka "The $100,000 Pyramid" (USA: alternative title)
- Episode dated 11 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 3 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself - Naked Fame (2004) .... Himself
- CMT: 20 Really Embarrassing Video Moments (2004) (TV) .... Himself
- The Award Show Awards Show (2003) (TV) .... Himself
- "Hollywood Squares" .... Regular / ... (354 episodes, 1998-2003)
... aka "H²" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
... aka "H2: Hollywood Squares" (USA: fifth season title)
- Episode dated 24 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 23 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 22 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 21 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 20 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
(349 more) - 100 Years of Hope and Humor (2003) (TV) .... Himself
- "Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top" (2003) TV mini-series .... Himself
- "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
... aka "The Late Late Show" (USA: short title)
- Episode dated 17 March 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself - The Disco Ball... A 30-Year Celebration (2003) (TV) .... Himself
- "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
- Doris Roberts (2002) TV episode .... Himself - Iron Chef USA: Holiday Showdown (2001) (TV) .... Judge
- Call Me Claus (2001) (TV) .... Himself
- I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (2001) (TV) .... Comedy writer
- 10 Attitudes (2001) .... Himself
- Queen of the Whole Wide World (2001) .... Master of Ceremonies
- "The Simpsons" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
- Pokey Mom (2001) TV episode (voice) .... Himself - The Boys of Manchester: On the Set of Queer as Folk (2000) (TV) .... Himself (introduction)
- "The Martin Short Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
- Episode #1.9 (1999) TV episode .... Himself - Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV) .... Himself
... aka Jackie's Back: Portrait of a Diva (USA) - Get Bruce (1999) .... Himself
... aka Get Bruce! (USA: promotional title) - "Behind the Music" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
... aka "VH1's Behind the Music" (USA)
- Bette Midler (1999) TV episode .... Himself - "The Nanny" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
- Making Whoopi (1998) TV episode .... Himself - Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) (TV) .... Himself
- "The Midnight Special" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
- Episode #8.13 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (2004) (V) (uncredited) .... Himself
Additional Details
Other Works:
Writer for The Advocate, a gay and lesbian magazine morePublicity Listings:
2 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos moreMessage Boards
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