Bruce Vilanch

Writer | Actor | Soundtrack

Bruce Vilanch was born on November 23, 1948 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer and ...

Born: November 23, 1948

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Filmography

Known For

You Don't Mess with the Zohan Bruce Vilanch (2008)
Comic Relief V Writer (1992)
The 64th Annual Academy Awards Writer (1992)
Known For

The Barry Manilow Special Writer (1977)
Writer

17th Annual the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Celebrating Jay Leno (2014)
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (2011)
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On (2010)
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010)
The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009)
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
Naked Boys Singing! (2007)
The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007)
The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007)
Comic Relief 2006 (2006)
The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004)
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (2003)
The Disco Ball (2003)
The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002)
The 15th Annual American Comedy Awards (2001)
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001)
Hollywood Salutes Bruce Willis: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2000)
The 54th Annual Tony Awards (2000)
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000)
The 14th Annual American Comedy Awards (2000)
Hollywood Salutes Jodie Foster: An American Cinematheque Tribute (1999)
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999)
American Fashion Awards (1999)
The 53rd Annual Tony Awards (1999)
The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999)
Hollywood Squares (1998)
Comic Relief VIII (1998)
The 52nd Annual Tony Awards (1998)
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998)
The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (1998)
The 19th Annual CableACE Awards (1997)
Diva Las Vegas (1997)
The 1997 World Music Awards (1997)
The 51st Annual Tony Awards (1997)
The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997)
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life (1997)
The 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1996)
The 50th Annual Tony Awards (1996)
The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996)
The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (1996)
The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996)
TV Laughs at Life (1995)
The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995)
1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1995)
Elvis: The Tribute (1994)
She TV (1994)
The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards (1994)
ABC's 40th Anniversary (1994)
All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994)
The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994)
Trevor (1994)
Comic Relief VI (1994)
For Our Children: The Concert (1993)
A Gala for the President at Ford's Theatre (1993)
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993)
Laughing Back: Comedy Takes a Stand (1992)
Comic Relief V (1992)
The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1992)
The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992)
The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (1992)
Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991)
The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991)
The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (1991)
An Evening with Friends of the Environment (1990)
America's Dance Honors (1990)
The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (1990)
Miss USA Pageant (1990)
The Cheech Show (1988)
Dolly (1988)
Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (1987)
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987)
The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1983)
Divine Madness (1980)
Omnibus (1980)
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (1980)
The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song (1979)
The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)
Donny and Marie (1975-1978)
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977)
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976-1977)
The Barry Manilow Special (1977)
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)
The Bette Midler Show (1976)
Writer

Charo (1976)
Actor

Child of the '70s Larry Lawrence (2013-2019)
Still Waiting in the Wings Chef (2018)
The MeshugaNutcracker! Yonkel Schlumperdink (2017)
Limelight Garrett Raynes (2017)
Spellcheck Spellcheck Victim (2016)
Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel S.I.R.I.U.S. / Janus (2016)
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero Additional Voices (2015)
On the Cover Bernie Feldman (2014)
Scrooge & Marley Fezziwig (2012)
Silent But Deadly Uncle Bruce (2012)
Something Real (2012)
The Eric Andre Show Arnold Schwarzenegger (2012)
Troy: Naked Boys Behind Bars, Sing! The Director (2011)
Sister Mary Farmer Jake (2011)
Going Down in LA-LA Land Missy Manhandler (2011)
The Word Is Love Max (2010)
HA! The Web Series Bruce (2009)
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! Uncle Max (2009)
Spring Breakdown Celebrity Judge (2009)
Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World Bruce Bandersnatch (2008)
You Don't Mess with the Zohan Bruce Vilanch (2008)
Tru Loved Uncle Daniel (2008)
Orlando's Bed and Breakfast Hymie (2007)
Queer Duck: The Movie Bruce Vilanch (2006)
The Proud Family Tristan the Magician (2001)
Circuit Theater Stage Manager (2001)
Jackie's Back! Bruce Vilanch (1999)
The Nanny Bruce Vilanch (1998)
Love Can Be Murder Bernie (1992)
Rachel Gunn, R.N. Mr. Martino (1992)
Fourth Story Flower Salesman (1991)
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas Philpot (1989)
Santa Barbara Hippie Priest (1989)
The Cheech Show Louella Fella (1988)
The Drifter Cook (1988)
The Morning After Bartender (1986)
The Ice Pirates Wendon (1984)
Breathless Man with purse (1983)
Bosom Buddies Customer #2 (1981)
Mahogany Dress Manufacturer (1975)
Actor

My Name Is Rocco Papaleo Tante Rosa (1971)
Soundtrack

Rude Tube (2013)
Let My People Go! (2011)
The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004)
Wie die Karnickel (2002)
Cat's Eye (1985)
Soundtrack

Hittimittari (1984)
Producer

Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam (2010)
Producer

The Paula Poundstone Show (1992-1993)
Archive footage

Surge of Power: Big City Chronicles (2017)
RuPaul's Drag Race (2013-2014)
Archive footage

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked! (2014)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (2004)
Additional Crew

Fired Up (1997)
Manhattan Transfer (1975)
Composer

Village People: Sex Over the Phone (1985)

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Did You Know

Trivia

Attended Ohio State University in the 1960s as a theater and journalism student.

"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 ...