Where to watch Bruce Vilanch in the UK
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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 his 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 …
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- The Simpsons (1989) as Bruce Vilanch (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- The Nanny (1993) as Bruce Vilanch
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Tony Awards (1956) Writer
- The Eric Andre Show (2012) as Arnold Schwarzenegger
- The Proud Family (2001) as Tristan the Magician (voice)
- The Oscars (1953) Writer
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Himself (voice)
- Bosom Buddies (1980) Cast
- GayVN Awards (1998) as Self - Host
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) as Bruce Vilanch
- Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2007) as Bruce Bandersnatch (voice)
- Celebrity Fit Club (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Rachel Gunn, R.N. (1992) as Mr. Martino
- The Apprentice: Martha Stewart (2005) Cast
- Breathless (1983) as Man with Purse
- The Legend of King Kong (2022) as Self
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self
- Gameshow Marathon (2006) Cast
- Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror (2022) as Self
- Sex: The Revolution (2008) Cast
- The Ice Pirates (1984) as Wendon
- World Music Awards (1993) Writer
- Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024) as Self
- Spring Breakdown (2009) as Celebrity Judge
- Call Me Claus (2001) as Himself
- And the Oscar Goes To... (2014) as Self - Interviewee
- The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) Writer
- Jackie's Back! (1999) as Bruce Vilanch
- Get Bruce! (1999) as Self
- A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened (2023) as Self
- The Morning After (1986) as Bartender
- Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020) as Self
- The Vivienne Takes On Hollywood (2020) as Self - Special Guest
- Mahogany (1975) as Dress Manufacturer
- Going Down in La-La Land (2011) as Missy
- Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) as Bruce Vilanch (voice)
- Inside the Golden Statue (1998) as Self
- Circuit (2001) as Theater Stage Manager
- Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life (1997) Writer
- Live at Mister Kelly's (2021) as Self
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020) as Self
- Fourth Story (1991) as Flower Salesman
- 10 Attitudes (2001) as Self
- 10 Ways (2006) Cast
- The World According to Allee Willis (2024) as Self
- Limelight (2017) as Garrett Raynes
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self
- Love Can Be Murder (1992) as Bernie
- Annul Victory (2009) as Self
- I Am Divine (2014) as Self
- Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! (2010) as Uncle Max
- Naked Boys Singing! (2007) Writer
- The Drifter (1988) as Cook
- For Our Children (1993) Writer
- The Divine Bette Midler (2005) as Self
- The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano (1989) Writer
- Studio One Forever (2024) as Self
- The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976) Writer
- Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting (2018) as Chef
- Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) as Writer
- Commitment to Life (2023) as Self
- Vito (2011) as Self
- Scrooge & Marley (2012) as Fezziwig
- Tru Loved (2008) as Uncle Daniel
- A Tribute to Sam Kinison (1993) Production Consultant
- Bette Midler: Art or Bust (1984) Writer
- Divine Madness (1980) Writer
- Silent but Deadly (2012) as Uncle Bruce
- House Husbands (2023) as Franklin Court
- Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life (1999) as Self
- Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On (2010) Writer
- Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (2008) as Self
- Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls' (2006) as Self
- The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom (2018) as Self
- Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977) Writer
- The Barry Manilow Special (1977) Writer
- I Brake for Caterpillars (2024) as Walter Precup
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What are Bruce Vilanch's most popular films?
Most-watched Bruce Vilanch films currently: You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), Breathless (1983), The Aristocrats (2005), The Ice Pirates (1984), Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024).
What TV shows has Bruce Vilanch appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Simpsons (1989), Saturday Night Live (1975), The Nanny (1993), RuPaul's Drag Race (2009), Hollywood Squares (1998).
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