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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.
8 Videos. 38 Photos. 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). More at IMDbPro.
Nov 3, 2022 · When comedy came out of the closet: comedian Bruce Vilanch on the rise of queer representation in TV. Vilanch's time in television coincided with a sea-change in LGBTQ representation on the...
November 23, 1948 · New York City, New York, USA. Height. 5′ 7″ (1.70 m) Mini Bio. Bruce Vilanch was born on November 23, 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). Trademarks.
Oct 16, 2023 · He wrote for as many as 25 Oscar shows, at least 14 as head writer. He co-wrote Bette Midler’s Johnny Carson tribute, “You Made Me Watch You,” for her Emmy-winning appearance on the late night host’s last regular show. Vilanch is famous enough to have had a documentary made about him, “Get Bruce.”
In his three-hour interview, Bruce Vilanch talks about growing up in New Jersey and realizing early on in life that he could make people laugh. He discusses attending Ohio State University and majoring in journalism and theater.
Apr 13, 2021 · Oscars Dirt: Veteran Writer Bruce Vilanch Tells All (and More) - LAmag. Awards Show Veteran Bruce Vilanch Dishes on the Oscars' Worst Hosts, Biggest Messes, and More. The funnyman, who...
