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Bruce Vilanch

Writer / Screenwriter | * 11/23/1948 (75) | New York, New York
Bruce Gerald Vilanch (born November 23, 1948) is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor. He is a two-time Emmy Award-winner. Vilanch is best known to the public for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant; behind the scenes he was head writer for the show. In 2000, he performed off-Broadway in his self-penned one-man show, Bruce Vilanch: Almost Famous. From 2000 to 2014, Vilanch was the head writer for the Oscars, after being an Oscar program co-writer for the previous ten years. He is a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys, and Emmys. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Documentaries | Music

Known for these Movies & Shows

In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the end o ...

The Ice Pirates

PG

1984 | 2.9/5 | 1h 31min
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Comedy
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An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do anything -- including faking his own death and going ...

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

PG-13

2008 | 2.9/5 | 1h 53min
Comedy, Action
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Comic Relief V

Certification unknown

2019-
 
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Awards & Nominations for Bruce Vilanch

Emmy Awards GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award
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Movies with Bruce Vilanch as Actor(43)

as himself2024 The World According to Allee Willis
2023 A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
as himself2023 Body Electric
2023 Studio One Forever
as Himself - Interviewee2023 Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art
as himself2022 TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
as himself2021 Live at Mister Kelly's
as himself2020 Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
as himself2020 Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as himself2018 The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom
as Chef2018 Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting
as himself2017 The Fabulous Allan Carr
as Self - Interviewee2014 And the Oscar Goes To...
as himself2013 I Am Divine
as Uncle Bruce2012 Silent but Deadly
as Fezziwig2012 Scrooge & Marley
as himself2011 Vito
as Missy2011 Going Down in LA-LA Land
as Farmer Jake2011 Sister Mary
as Himself - Host2010 Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
as Himself - Writer / Actor2010 The Adonis Factor
as Celebrity Judge2009 Spring Breakdown
as Uncle Max2009 Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
as himself2009 Annul Victory
as Uncle Daniel2008 Tru Loved
as himself2008 You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as himself2008 Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon
as Judge2006 Fucking with the Stars
as himself2005 The Divine Bette Midler
as Self - Non-sexual Role (uncredited)2005 Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons
as himself2005 The Aristocrats
as himself2001 10 Attitudes
as himself2001 Call Me Claus
as Theater Stage Manager2001 Circuit
as himself1999 Jackie's Back!
as himself1999 Get Bruce!
as Bernie1992 Love Can Be Murder
as Philpot1989 It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
as Cook1988 The Drifter
as Bartender1986 The Morning After
as Wendon1984 The Ice Pirates
as Man with Purse1983 Breathless
as Dress Manufacturer1975 Mahogany

TV Shows/Series with Bruce Vilanch as Actor(17)

as 1 guest appearances2023 The Game Show Show
as Franklin Court2023 House Husbands
2020 The Vivienne Takes On Hollywood
as himself2020 The George Lucas Talk Show
as Himself (voice)2014 Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Arnold Schwarzenegger2012 The Eric Andre Show
as Self - Judge2009 RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Special Guest2009 RuPaul's Drag Race
2008 Sex: The Revolution
2006 Gameshow Marathon
as Contestant2005 Celebrity Fit Club
2005 The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
2001 The Proud Family
as himself1993 The Nanny
as Mr. Martino1992 Rachel Gunn, R.N.
as Bruce Vilanch (voice)1989 The Simpsons
1980 Bosom Buddies

Movies with Bruce Vilanch as Crew(14)

Writing/Writer2022 Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas
Crew/Creative Consultant2016 Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Writing/Writer2010 Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
Writing/Writer2007 Naked Boys Singing!
Writing/Writer1997 Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas
Writing/Writer1989 The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano
Writing/Writer1984 Bette Midler: Art or Bust
Writing/Writer1980 Divine Madness
Writing/Writer1980 John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
Writing/Writer1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special
Writing/Writer1977 Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back
Writing/Writer1976 The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Writing/Writer1976 Charo
Writing/Writer1976 The Bette Midler Show

Born: Tuesday, 11/23 1948 (November) in New York, New York (current age: 75 years + 152 days)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Other names for Bruce Vilanch (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Bruce Vilanche"
Bruce Vilanch frequently works together with these people:
Tress MacNeille (37x, Actress)
Pamela Hayden (24x, Actress)
Kevin Michael Richardson (20x, Actor)
Maggie Roswell (17x, Actress)
Bette Midler (16x, Actress)
Maurice LaMarche (10x, Actor)
Phil Hartman (9x, Actor)
Fran Drescher (8x, Actress)
Chris Edgerly (8x, Actor)
Mike Reiss (7x, Crew)
Dawnn Lewis (7x, Actress)
Jeffrey Schwarz (7x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:859935, Added: 11/14/2018, Last updated: 04/21/2024