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Bruce Vilanch

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Hefty, quipping, American gag writer who turned celebrity after becoming a wisecracking regular on the revamped Hollywood Squares game show (located next to Whoopi Goldberg in the left-center square). See more trivia »

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in New York City, New York, USA
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2010 Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On (TV movie) (additional written material)
 
2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
 
2009 The 81st Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (written by)
 
2008 The 80th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
 
2007 Naked Boys Singing
 
2007 The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
 
2007 The 79th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
 
2006 Comic Relief 2006 (TV movie) (head writer)
 
2004 The 58th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
 
2003 The 75th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material written by)
 
2003 TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (TV special documentary)
 
2003 The Disco Ball (TV special)
 
2002 The 74th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material written by)
 
2001 The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards
 
2000 Hollywood Salutes Bruce Willis: An American Cinematheque Tribute (TV movie)
 
2000 The 14th Annual American Comedy Awards
 
1999 American Fashion Awards (TV special)
 
1999 Hollywood Salutes Jodie Foster: An American Cinematheque Tribute (TV movie)
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
 
1998 Comic Relief VIII (TV special)
 
1998 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
 
1998 The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material)
 
1998 The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
 
1997 The 1997 World Music Awards (TV movie)
 
1997 The 69th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material)
 
1997 The 19th Annual CableACE Awards (TV movie)
 
1997 Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life (TV special)
 
1997 Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (TV special documentary)
 
1996 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
 
1996 The 68th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
 
1996 The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
 
1996 The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
 
1995 TV Laughs at Life (TV movie)
 
1995 The 67th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
 
1995 1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
 
1994 Elvis: The Tribute (TV documentary)
 
1994 She TV (TV series)
– Episode #1.2 (1994) (writer)
 
1994 The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
 
1994 The 66th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material)
 
1994 Comic Relief VI (TV special documentary) (writer)
 
1993 A Gala for the President at Ford's Theatre (TV movie)
 
1993 For Our Children: The Concert (TV documentary)
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
 
1992 The 64th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material)
 
1992 The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
 
1992 Laughing Back: Comedy Takes a Stand (TV movie) (story / teleplay)
 
1992 Comic Relief V (TV special)
 
1991 Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (TV special documentary)
 
1991 The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material)
 
1991 The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
 
1990 America's Dance Honors (TV movie)
 
1990 The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
 
1988 The Cheech Show (TV movie)
 
1987 Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (TV special)
 
1987 Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (TV documentary)
 
1987 Dolly (TV series)
 
1983 The 35th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special) (additional material)
 
1980 Divine Madness (documentary)
 
1980 Omnibus (TV series)
 
1979 The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song (TV special) (written by)
 
1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special (TV movie)
 
1976-1978 Donny and Marie (TV series)
– Episode #4.3 (1978) (writer)
– Episode dated 12 May 1978 (1978)
– Episode #3.14 (1978) (writer)
– Episode #3.9 (1977)
– Episode #3.8 (1977) (writer)
See all 22 episodes »
 
1977 Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (TV documentary)
 
1976-1977 The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (TV series)
– Episode #1.8 (1977) (writer)
– Episode #1.7 (1977) (writer)
– Episode #1.6 (1977) (writer)
– Episode #1.5 (1977) (writer)
– Episode #1.4 (1977) (writer)
See all 9 episodes »
 
1977 The Barry Manilow Special (TV movie)
 
1976 The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (TV special) (written by)
 
1976 The Bette Midler Show (TV movie) (as Bruce Vilanche)
 
Show ShowActor (31 titles)
2013 Silent But Deadly (completed)
Uncle Bruce
 
2013 Teens Wanna Know (TV series)
Guest - Himself
– 29th Annual S.T.A.G.E. L.A. Red Carpet Interviews (2013) … Guest - Himself
 
2012/I Scrooge & Marley
Fezziwig
 
2012 Child of the '70s (TV series)
Larry Lawrence
 
2012 Something Real (short)
 
2012 The Eric Andre Show (TV series)
Arnold Schwarzenegger
– Tatyana Ali (2012) … Arnold Schwarzenegger
 
2012/II Scrooge & Marley
Fezziwig
 
2011 Troy: Naked Boys Behind Bars, Sing! (short)
The Director (voice)
 
2011 Sister Mary
Farmer Jake
 
2011 Going Down in LA-LA Land
Missy Manhandler
 
2010 Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!
Max
 
2010 The Word Is Love (video short)
Max
 
2009 Spring Breakdown
Celebrity Judge
 
2009 HA! The Web Series (TV series)
Bruce
– Episode #1.5 (2009) … Bruce
– Boo-Boo Makes Yogi (2009) … Bruce
– Dr. Morberley (2009) … Bruce
– Hit Me, George (2009) … Bruce
– I Know What You Did Last Summer (2009) … Bruce
See all 16 episodes »
 
2008 Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (TV series)
Bruce Bandersnatch
– Death of a Lesbian Bed (2008) … Bruce Bandersnatch (voice)
 
2008 Tru Loved
Uncle Daniel
 
2007 Orlando's Bed and Breakfast (TV movie)
Hymie
 
2001 The Proud Family (TV series)
Tristan the Magician
– Tiger Whisperer (2001) … Tristan the Magician (voice)
 
2001 Circuit
Theater Stage Manager
 
1992 Love Can Be Murder (TV movie)
Bernie
 
1992 Rachel Gunn, R.N. (TV series)
Patient
– The Pet Peeve (1992) … Patient
 
1991 Fourth Story (TV movie)
Flower salesman
 
1989 It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (TV movie)
Philpot
 
1988 The Drifter
Cook
 
1988 The Cheech Show (TV movie)
Louella Fella
 
1986 The Morning After
Bartender
 
1984 Santa Barbara (TV series)
Hippie priest
 
1984 The Ice Pirates
Wendon
 
1983 Breathless
Man with Purse
 
1981 Bosom Buddies (TV series)
Customer #2
– Kip Quits (1981) … Customer #2
 
1975 Mahogany
Dress Manufacturer
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1997 Fired Up (TV series) (creative consultant)
 
1993 The 65th Annual Academy Awards (TV special) (special material)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1992-1993 The Paula Poundstone Show (TV series) (producer - 2 episodes)
– Episode dated 30 October 1993 (1993) (producer)
– Episode dated 22 February 1992 (1992) (producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2004 The 58th Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (lyrics: "No One Mourns the Wicked")
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2008 Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (documentary) (special thanks)
 
2004 Naked Fame (documentary) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (83 titles)
2011-2013 RuPaul's Drag Race (TV series)
Himself - Guest Judge / Himself - Special Guest
– RuPaul Roast (2013) … Himself - Special Guest
– The Queen Who Mopped X-Mas (2011) … Himself - Guest Judge
 
2013 I Am Divine (documentary)
Himself
 
2013 In Bed with Joan (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Bruce Vilanch (2013) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 The WIN Awards 2012 (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
2012 Shark Tank (TV series)
Himself - Helper: PC Classes Online
– Episode #4.9 (2012) … Himself - Helper: PC Classes Online
 
2012 Carol Channing: Larger Than Life (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Hanlet: Episode 4 & 1/2 - Attack of the Phantom Special (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Vito (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Chasing Hollywood (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 Walk a Mile in My Pradas
Himself
 
2010-2011 Bump! (TV series)
Himself
– Provincetown (2011) … Himself
– Cruising 1 (2010) … Himself
 
2011/I Birds of a Feather
Himself
 
2010 A Bundle of Sticks (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 The Adonis Factor (documentary)
Writer and Actor
 
2010 Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Beverly Hills Groomer (TV series)
Himself
– Got to Keep on Groomin' (2009) … Himself
– Grooming Up (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Annul Victory (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 House of Numbers: Anatomy of an Epidemic (documentary)
Himself - American Comedy & Script Writer
 
2009 A-List Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest (TV series)
Himself
– Drivers 8 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 What's the Name of the Dame? (documentary)
 
2008 GSN Live (TV series)
Himself
– Bruce Vilanch (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Sex: The Revolution (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– Tainted Love (2008) … Himself
– Do Your Own Thing (2008) … Himself
– The Big Bang (2008) … Himself
– Save It for Marriage (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Living with Ed (TV series)
Himself
– Green Man on Campus (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (documentary)
Himself - Actor & Author
 
2008 You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Himself
 
2008 Electile Dysfunction: Inside the Business of American Campaigns (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Laughing Matters... The Men (video)
Himself
 
2008 20 Greatest Oscar Moments (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 11th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Jury Duty (TV series)
Himself
– Hound vs. Huskie (2007) … Himself
– My Roommate Walked, Now He's All Talk (2007) … Himself
– Was Charged Double for Stereo Trouble (2007) … Himself
– You Sold My Truck, Now I Am Out of Luck (2007) … Himself
 
2007 10th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Wisecrack (TV series)
Himself
– Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack: Part 2 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 Under the Pink Carpet (TV series)
Himself
– The NEXT Awards (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons' (video documentary)
Bruce Vilanch
 
2006 Gameshow Marathon (TV series)
Himself - Panelist
– Match Game (2006) … Himself - Panelist
 
2006 Gotta Get Off This Merry Go Round: Sex, Dolls and Showtunes (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The Divine Ms. Susann (video short)
Himself
 
2006 Queer Duck: The Movie (video)
Himself (voice)
 
2006 17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 10 Ways to Be a Cover Story Couple (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Celebrity Fit Club (TV series)
Himself
– The Finale (2006) … Himself
– Jeff's Tearful Return (2006) … Himself
– Gunnar's Hair Cut (2006) … Himself
– Chastity's Workout Ambush (2006) … Himself
– Why Countess Is Crying (2006) … Himself
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2006 Fucking with the Stars (video)
Himself - Non-sexual role
 
2005 QTN Holiday Reel (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Great Things About the Holidays (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 Dokument: Humor (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Apprentice: Martha Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Every Dog Had His Day (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Inside TV Land: Tickled Pink (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Dangerous Liaisons (video)
Himself - Non-sexual Role (uncredited)
 
2005 The Aristocrats (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 E! 101 Most Awesome Moments in Entertainment (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Balderdash (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 September 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
1994-2004 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Bette Midler (2004) … Himself
– Steve Martin (1994) … Himself
 
2003-2004 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2004 Naked Fame (documentary)
Himself - Academy Awards writer
 
2004 CMT: 20 Really Embarrassing Video Moments (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 The Award Show Awards Show (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1998-2003 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
See all 415 episodes »
 
2003 100 Years of Hope and Humor (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The Disco Ball (TV special)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2002 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Doris Roberts (2002) … Himself
 
2001 Iron Chef USA: Holiday Showdown (TV special documentary)
Himself - Judge
 
2001 Call Me Claus (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 The Mark Twain Prize: Whoopi Goldberg (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (TV documentary)
Comedy writer
 
2001 10 Attitudes
Himself
 
2001 The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards
Himself
 
2001 Queen of the Whole Wide World (documentary)
Master of Ceremonies
 
2001 The Simpsons (TV series)
Himself
– Pokey Mom (2001) … Himself (voice)
 
2000 The Boys of Manchester: On the Set of Queer as Folk (TV documentary)
Himself (introduction)
 
1999 The Martin Short Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.9 (1999) … Himself
 
1999 Jackie's Back! (TV movie)
Himself
 
1999 Get Bruce (documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Behind the Music (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Bette Midler (1999) … Himself
 
1999 Pesel Ha'Zahav (documentary)
Himself
 
1998 The Nanny (TV series)
Himself
– Making Whoopi (1998) … Himself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Writing in a Variety or Music Program
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Writing in a Variety or Music Program
 
1987 Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1980 The Midnight Special (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #8.13 (1980) … Himself
 
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Other Works:

Up in One (1979). Musical revue (Special). Conceived by Peter Allen and Craig Zadan. Music by Peter Allen. Additional musical material by Adrienne Anderson, Jeff Barry, Marvin Hamlisch, Marsha Malamet, Dean Pitchford and Carole Bayer Sager. Additional material by Bruce Vilanch. Musical Director: Marc Shaiman... See more »

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Alternate Names:

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Personal Quote:

"Musicals have clearly gotten more physical. You never saw Ethel Merman doing step aerobics. The real culprit in all this is not even the costume designer but the choreographer, that malicious spawn of Gwen Verdon and Satan." -- commenting on his strenuous undertaking in the tour of "Hairspray". See more »

Trivia:

Hefty, quipping, American gag writer who turned celebrity after becoming a wisecracking regular on the revamped Hollywood Squares game show (located next to Whoopi Goldberg in the left-center square). See more »

Trademark:

Wild, blonde-gray locks, thick red glasses and gay-suggestive tee-shirts See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius