Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch

Age: 76 years old
Born: November 23, 1948 in New York, New York
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bruce Vilanch (born November 23, 1948) is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor. He is a six-time Emmy Award-winner known to industry professionals in Hollywood and New York as "the fat guy who writes everyone's jokes." He is likely best known for hi...s four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as both a celebrity participant and head writer for the show. He also performed off-Broadway in his one-man show Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous in 2000. Since 2000, Vilanch has been the head writer for the Oscars, after being an Oscar program co-writer for the previous 10 years. He is a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys and Emmys. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bruce Vilanch, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Whale 52 - Suite for Man, Boy, and Whale

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Studio One Forever

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The World According to Allee Willis

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A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

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Body Electric

Body Electric

Movie | 2023
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House Husbands

House Husbands

TV | 2023
Franklin Court
One Episode
TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons

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Movie | 2022
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The Legend of King Kong

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TV | 2022
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4 Episodes
Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror

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4 Episodes
Live at Mister Kelly's

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Movie | 2021
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Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

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Movie | 2020
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Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

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Movie | 2020
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TV | 2020
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One Episode
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom

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Movie | 2018
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Movie | 2017
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Movie | 2017
Self
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero

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TV | 2015
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One Episode
I Am Divine

I Am Divine

Movie | 2014
Self
And the Oscar Goes To...

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Movie | 2014
Self - Interviewee
RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

TV | 2013
Self - Special Guest
One Episode
Scrooge & Marley

Scrooge & Marley

Movie | 2012
Fezziwig
Silent but Deadly

Silent but Deadly

Movie | 2012
Uncle Bruce
The Eric Andre Show

The Eric Andre Show

TV | 2012
Arnold Schwarzenegger
One Episode
Going Down in La-La Land

Going Down in La-La Land

Movie | 2011
Missy
Sister Mary

Sister Mary

Movie | 2011
Farmer Jake
Vito

Vito

Movie | 2011
Self
RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

TV | 2011
Self - Guest Judge
2 Episodes
The Adonis Factor

The Adonis Factor

Movie | 2010
Himself - Writer / Actor
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam

Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam

Movie | 2010
Himself - Host
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

Movie | 2010
Uncle Max
GayVN Awards

GayVN Awards

TV | 2010
Self
One Episode
Spring Breakdown

Spring Breakdown

Movie | 2009
Celebrity Judge
Annul Victory

Annul Victory

Movie | 2009
Self
Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

Movie | 2008
Self
You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

Movie | 2008
Bruce Vilanch
Tru Loved

Tru Loved

Movie | 2008
Uncle Daniel
Sex: The Revolution

Sex: The Revolution

TV | 2008
4 Episodes
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World

Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World

TV | 2008
Bruce Bandersnatch (voice)
One Episode
Queer Duck: The Movie

Queer Duck: The Movie

Movie | 2006
Bruce Vilanch (voice)
Fucking with the Stars

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Movie | 2006
Judge
Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'

Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'

Movie | 2006
Self
The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons'

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Movie | 2006
Self
Celebrity Fit Club

Celebrity Fit Club

TV | 2006
Self - Contestant
8 Episodes
10 Ways

10 Ways

TV | 2006
One Episode
Gameshow Marathon

Gameshow Marathon

TV | 2006
One Episode
The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

Movie | 2005
Self
The Divine Bette Midler

The Divine Bette Midler

Movie | 2005
Self
Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons

Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons

Movie | 2005
Self - Non-sexual Role (uncredited)
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart

The Apprentice: Martha Stewart

TV | 2005
One Episode
Circuit

Circuit

Movie | 2001
Theater Stage Manager
Call Me Claus

Call Me Claus

Movie | 2001
Himself
10 Attitudes

10 Attitudes

Movie | 2001
Self
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

TV | 2001
Bruce Vilanch (voice)
One Episode
The Proud Family

The Proud Family

TV | 2001
Tristan the Magician (voice)
One Episode
GayVN Awards

GayVN Awards

TV | 2000
Self - Host
2 Episodes
Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life

Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life

Movie | 1999
Self
Get Bruce!

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Movie | 1999
Self
Jackie's Back!

Jackie's Back!

Movie | 1999
Bruce Vilanch
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

TV | 1999
Self
45 Episodes
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

TV | 1999
25 Episodes
Inside the Golden Statue

Inside the Golden Statue

Movie | 1998
Self
The Nanny

The Nanny

TV | 1998
Bruce Vilanch
One Episode
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

TV | 1998
Self - Panelist
110 Episodes
Love Can Be Murder

Love Can Be Murder

Movie | 1992
Bernie
Rachel Gunn, R.N.

Rachel Gunn, R.N.

TV | 1992
Mr. Martino
One Episode
Fourth Story

Fourth Story

Movie | 1991
Flower Salesman
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas

It Nearly Wasn't Christmas

Movie | 1989
Philpot
The Drifter

The Drifter

Movie | 1988
Cook
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

Movie | 1987
Writer
The Morning After

The Morning After

Movie | 1986
Bartender
The Ice Pirates

The Ice Pirates

Movie | 1984
Wendon
Breathless

Breathless

Movie | 1983
Man with Purse
Bosom Buddies

Bosom Buddies

TV | 1981
One Episode
Mahogany

Mahogany

Movie | 1975
Dress Manufacturer
Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art

Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art

Movie
Himself - Interviewee
Whale 52 - Suite for Man, Boy, and Whale

Whale 52 - Suite for Man, Boy, and Whale

Movie | 2025
Kaufman
I Brake for Caterpillars

I Brake for Caterpillars

Movie | 2024
Walter Precup
Studio One Forever

Studio One Forever

Movie | 2024
Self
The World According to Allee Willis

The World According to Allee Willis

Movie | 2024
Self
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Movie | 2024
Self
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

Movie | 2023
Self
Body Electric

Body Electric

Movie | 2023
Self
TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons

TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons

Movie | 2022
Self
Live at Mister Kelly's

Live at Mister Kelly's

Movie | 2021
Self
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

Movie | 2020
Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

Movie | 2020
Self
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom

The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom

Movie | 2018
Self
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Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting

Movie | 2018
Chef
Limelight

Limelight

Movie | 2017
Garrett Raynes
The Fabulous Allan Carr

The Fabulous Allan Carr

Movie | 2017
Self
I Am Divine

I Am Divine

Movie | 2014
Self
And the Oscar Goes To...

And the Oscar Goes To...

Movie | 2014
Self - Interviewee
Scrooge & Marley

Scrooge & Marley

Movie | 2012
Fezziwig
Silent but Deadly

Silent but Deadly

Movie | 2012
Uncle Bruce
Going Down in La-La Land

Going Down in La-La Land

Movie | 2011
Missy
Sister Mary

Sister Mary

Movie | 2011
Farmer Jake
Vito

Vito

Movie | 2011
Self
The Adonis Factor

The Adonis Factor

Movie | 2010
Himself - Writer / Actor
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam

Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam

Movie | 2010
Himself - Host
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

Movie | 2010
Uncle Max
Spring Breakdown

Spring Breakdown

Movie | 2009
Celebrity Judge
Annul Victory

Annul Victory

Movie | 2009
Self
Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon

Movie | 2008
Self
You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

Movie | 2008
Bruce Vilanch
Tru Loved

Tru Loved

Movie | 2008
Uncle Daniel
Queer Duck: The Movie

Queer Duck: The Movie

Movie | 2006
Bruce Vilanch (voice)
Fucking with the Stars

Fucking with the Stars

Movie | 2006
Judge
Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'

Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'

Movie | 2006
Self
The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons'

The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons'

Movie | 2006
Self
The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

Movie | 2005
Self
The Divine Bette Midler

The Divine Bette Midler

Movie | 2005
Self
Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons

Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons

Movie | 2005
Self - Non-sexual Role (uncredited)
Circuit

Circuit

Movie | 2001
Theater Stage Manager
Call Me Claus

Call Me Claus

Movie | 2001
Himself
10 Attitudes

10 Attitudes

Movie | 2001
Self
Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life

Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life

Movie | 1999
Self
Get Bruce!

Get Bruce!

Movie | 1999
Self
Jackie's Back!

Jackie's Back!

Movie | 1999
Bruce Vilanch
Inside the Golden Statue

Inside the Golden Statue

Movie | 1998
Self
Love Can Be Murder

Love Can Be Murder

Movie | 1992
Bernie
Fourth Story

Fourth Story

Movie | 1991
Flower Salesman
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas

It Nearly Wasn't Christmas

Movie | 1989
Philpot
The Drifter

The Drifter

Movie | 1988
Cook
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

Movie | 1987
Writer
The Morning After

The Morning After

Movie | 1986
Bartender
The Ice Pirates

The Ice Pirates

Movie | 1984
Wendon
Breathless

Breathless

Movie | 1983
Man with Purse
Mahogany

Mahogany

Movie | 1975
Dress Manufacturer
Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art

Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art

Movie
Himself - Interviewee