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Bruce Vilanch

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Producer
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Bruce Vilanch was born on 23 November 1948 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), The Ice Pirates (1984) and The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992).
BornNovember 23, 1948
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BornNovember 23, 1948
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 8 wins & 9 nominations total

Photos32

Bruce Vilanch in Sundays with Sid (2020)
Bruce Vilanch in Child of the '70s (2012)
Bruce Vilanch in Child of the '70s (2012)
Keith Coogan, Bruce Vilanch, and Paul Vandervort in Limelight (2017)
Bruce Vilanch in Shark Tank (2009)
Bruce Vilanch in RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Vanessa Williams, Mike Ruiz, RuPaul, Bruce Vilanch, Michelle Visage, and Santino Rice in RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Evgeny Afineevsky and Bruce Vilanch at the LA premiere of HAIRSPRAY musical.
Mr. Evgeny Afineevsky with Ms. Lily Tomlin, Bruce Vilanch and Ms. Bette Midler behind the scenes of the musical "Hairspray".
Cast member Rhae Ann Theriault backstage with Bruce Vilanch at "Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas" (HBO special).
Bruce Vilanch at an event for IMDb at the Oscars (2017)
Bruce Vilanch at an event for IMDb at the Oscars (2017)

Known for:

Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
5.6
  • Bruce Vilanch
  • 2008
The Ice Pirates (1984)
The Ice Pirates
5.6
  • Wendon
  • 1984
The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992)
The 64th Annual Academy Awards
6.6
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1992
Comic Relief V (1992)
Comic Relief V
7.1
TV Special
  • Writer
  • 1992

Credits

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Writer

  • Michael Airington in Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas (2022)
    Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2022
  • Flimflam and Gorky in The Flimflam and Gorky Show (2020)
    The Flimflam and Gorky Show
    • Writer
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • 17th Annual the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor: Celebrating Jay Leno
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2014
  • The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (2011)
    The 83rd Annual Academy Awards
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2011
  • Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On (2010)
    Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
    • additional written material
    • TV Special
    • 2010
  • The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010)
    The 82nd Annual Academy Awards
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2010
  • The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009)
    The 81st Annual Academy Awards
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2009
  • The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
    The 80th Annual Academy Awards
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2008
  • Kevin Alexander Stea, Salvatore Vassallo, Vincent Zamora, Joe Souza, Joseph Keane, Ethan Le Phong, Jason Currie, Andrew Blake Ames, Anthony Manough, and Jaymes Hodges in Naked Boys Singing! (2007)
    Naked Boys Singing!
    • written by
    • 2007
  • The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007)
    The 5th Annual TV Land Awards
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2007
  • The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007)
    The 79th Annual Academy Awards
    • written by
    • TV Special
    • 2007
  • David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel in Comic Relief 2006 (2006)
    Comic Relief 2006
    • head writer
    • TV Special
    • 2006
  • The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004)
    The 58th Annual Tony Awards
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2004
  • The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
    The 75th Annual Academy Awards
    • special material written by
    • TV Special
    • 2003
  • TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV
    • Writer
    • TV Special
    • 2003

Actor

  • House Husbands
    • Franklin Count
    • Completed
    • TV Series
    • 2023
  • I Brake for Caterpillars
    • Walter Precup
    • 2023
  • Around the Sun (2021)
    Around the Sun
    • Skip
    • The Officer
    • Podcast Series
    • 2022–2023
  • Candis Cayne's Secret Garden (2022)
    Candis Cayne's Secret Garden
    • Sad Celebrity
    • TV Series
    • 2022
  • Thats Estertainment (2010)
    Thats Estertainment
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Child of the '70s (2012)
    Child of the '70s
    • Larry Lawrence
    • TV Series
    • 2013–2019
  • Still Waiting in the Wings (2018)
    Still Waiting in the Wings
    • Chef
    • 2018
  • The MeshugaNutcracker! (2017)
    The MeshugaNutcracker!
    • Yonkel Schlumperdink
    • 2017
  • Paul Vandervort in Limelight (2017)
    Limelight
    • Garrett Raynes
    • 2017
  • Spellcheck (2016)
    Spellcheck
    • Spellcheck Victim
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Linda Blair, Robert Picardo, Eric Roberts, Gil Gerard, Jay Underwood, Lou Ferrigno, Reb Brown, Carl Ciarfalio, Joseph Culp, Shannon Farnon, Alex Hyde-White, Eric Allan Kramer, Nichelle Nichols, Rex Smith, Rebecca Staab, Bruce Vilanch, John Venturini, and Vincent J. Roth in Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel (2016)
    Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel
    • S.I.R.I.U.S.
    • Janus
    • 2016
  • Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014)
    Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
    • Additional Voices (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • On the Cover
    • Bernie Feldman
    • Short
    • 2014
  • Scrooge & Marley (2012)
    Scrooge & Marley
    • Fezziwig
    • 2012
  • Martin Kove, David Proval, Bruce Vilanch, and John Tartaglia in Silent But Deadly (2012)
    Silent But Deadly
    • Uncle Bruce
    • 2012
  • Something Real (2012)
    Something Real
    • Short
    • 2012
  • Eric André in The Eric Andre Show (2012)
    The Eric Andre Show
    • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    • TV Series
    • 2012

Producer

  • Michael Airington in Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas (2022)
    Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas
    • producer
    • TV Special
    • 2022
  • Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam (2010)
    Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2010
  • The Paula Poundstone Show (1992)
    The Paula Poundstone Show
    • producer
    • TV Series
    • 1992–1993
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

Videos8

Official Trailer
Trailer 1:31
Official Trailer
Official Teaser Trailer
Trailer 0:21
Official Teaser Trailer
Wrangler: Anatomy of An Icon
Trailer 2:36
Wrangler: Anatomy of An Icon
Limelight - Official Trailer 2017 (HD)
Trailer 1:38
Limelight - Official Trailer 2017 (HD)
Silent But Deadly
Trailer 1:38
Silent But Deadly
AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART teaser trailer
Trailer 1:46
AMSEL: ILLUSTRATOR OF THE LOST ART teaser trailer
Bruce Vilanch Reacts to Night's Early Winners
Video 4:25
Bruce Vilanch Reacts to Night's Early Winners
Bruce Vilanch Breaks Down the Opening Number
Video 3:08
Bruce Vilanch Breaks Down the Opening Number

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
  • Born
    • November 23, 1948
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Other works
    Writer for The Advocate, a gay and lesbian magazine
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Known to be an able provider of topical joke material for Academy Award hosts (notably Billy Crystal). Also for comedy personalities on the road such as Bette Midler.
  • Quotes
    "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".
  • Trademark
      Wild, blonde-gray locks, thick red glasses and gay-suggestive tee-shirts

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