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Date of Birth:

23 November 1948, New York City, New York, USA more

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Trivia:

Had a musical comedy background, claiming to have done every Stubby Kaye... more

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Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations more

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Defying Inequality: The San Francisco Concert To Take Place At The Palace Of Fine Arts On 10/26
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 26 October 2009, 1:30 AM, PDT)
Mickey Rooney To Be Honored at Thalians Ball
(From iCelebz. 22 October 2009, 8:23 AM, PDT)

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Bruce Vilanche

Filmography

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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Gardel (pre-production) (2010)	(writer)	2010	-	-

2.	81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV)	(written by)	2009	-	7.7 (982)

3.	The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)	(writer)	2008	-	6.7 (807)

4.	Naked Boys Singing (2007)	(writer)	2007	-	5.1 (316)

5.	The 5th Annual TV Land Awards (2007) (TV)	(writer)	2007	-	7.3 (6)

6.	The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV)	(writer)	2007	-	6.9 (774)

7.	Comic Relief 2006 (2006) (TV)	(head writer)	2006	-	3.7 (74)

8.	The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004) (TV)	(writer)	2004	-	5.7 (106)
	AKAs: The 2004 Tony Awards (USA: alternative title)
9.	The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV)	(special material written by)	2003	-	6.3 (682)

10.	TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (2003) (TV)	(writer)	2003	-	6.0 (40)
	AKAs: 1st Annual TV Land Awards (USA: short title)
11.	The Disco Ball (2003) (TV)	(writer)	2003	-	1.5 (20)
	AKAs: The Disco Ball... A 30-Year Celebration (USA: promotional title)
12.	The 74th Annual Academy Awards (2002) (TV)	(special material written by)	2002	-	5.5 (822)

13.	15th Annual American Comedy Awards (2001) (TV)	(writer)	2001	-	-

14.	Hollywood Salutes Bruce Willis: An American Cinematheque Tribute (2000) (TV)	(writer)	2000	-	6.3 (17)

15.	14th Annual American Comedy Awards (2000) (TV)	(writer)	2000	-	-

16.	American Fashion Awards (1999) (TV)	(writer)	1999	-	-

17.	The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999) (TV)	(writer)	1999	-	4.0 (216)

18.	Hollywood Salutes Jodie Foster: An American Cinematheque Tribute (1999) (TV)	(writer)	1999	-	-

19.	"Hollywood Squares" (1998)	(unknown episodes)	1998	-	5.0 (175)
	AKAs: H² (USA: promotional abbreviation) H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
20.	Comic Relief VIII (1998) (TV)	(writer)	1998	-	5.8 (43)

21.	The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV)	(special material)	1998	-	6.2 (481)

22.	The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (1998) (TV)	(writer)	1998	-	-

23.	The 1997 World Music Awards (1997) (TV)	(writer)	1997	-	-

24.	The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV)	(special material)	1997	-	6.2 (278)

25.	Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997) (TV)	(writer)	1997	-	8.9 (115)

26.	The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996) (TV)	(writer)	1996	-	5.4 (243)

27.	The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (1996) (TV)	(writer)	1996	-	-

28.	The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (1996) (TV)	(writer)	1996	-	-

29.	TV Laughs at Life (1995) (TV)	(writer)	1995	-	-

30.	The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995) (TV)	(writer)	1995	-	6.2 (351)

31.	1st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1995) (TV)	(writer)	1995	-	6.0 (21)

32.	Elvis: The Tribute (1994) (TV)	(writer)	1994	-	6.6 (29)

33.	"She TV" (1994)	(1 episode, 1994)	1994	-	5.0 (8)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.2 (1994) (writer)
34.	The 8th Annual American Comedy Awards (1994) (TV)	(writer)	1994	-	-

35.	The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994) (TV)	(special material)	1994	-	6.0 (229)

36.	The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992) (TV)	(special material)	1992	-	6.0 (258)

37.	The 34th Annual Grammy Awards (1992) (TV)	(writer)	1992	-	5.9 (15)

38.	Laughing Back: Comedy Takes a Stand (1992) (TV)	(story) (teleplay)	1992	-	6.1 (5)

39.	The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991) (TV)	(special material)	1991	-	6.0 (250)

40.	The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (1991) (TV)	(writer)	1991	-	5.0 (9)

41.	America's Dance Honors (1990) (TV)	(writer)	1990	-	-

42.	The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (1990) (TV)	(writer)	1990	-	-

43.	The Cheech Show (1988) (TV)	(writer)	1988	-	-

44.	Las Vegas: An All-Star 75th Anniversary (1987) (TV)	(writer)	1987	-	-

45.	Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) (TV)	(writer)	1987	-	5.0 (59)

46.	"Dolly" (1987)	(unknown episodes)	1987	-	7.1 (14)

47.	Divine Madness (1980)	(writer)	1980	-	6.5 (339)
	AKAs: Bette Midler Is Divine Madness (Canada: English title: festival title)
48.	"Omnibus" (1980)	(unknown episodes)	1980	-	-

49.	Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977) (TV)	(writer)	1977	-	8.6 (39)

50.	"The Brady Bunch Hour" (1977)	(9 episodes, 1976-1977)	1977	-	2.3 (84)
	9 TV episodes: Episode #1.8 (1977) (writer) Episode #1.7 (1977) (writer) Episode #1.6 (1977) (writer) Episode #1.5 (1977) (writer) Episode #1.4 (1977) (writer) 4 episodes not shown.
51.	The Barry Manilow Special (1977) (TV)	(writer)	1977	-	6.1 (17)

52.	The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976) (TV)	(writer)	1976	-	7.5 (62)

53.	The Bette Midler Show (1976) (TV)	(writer) (as Bruce Vilanche)	1976	-	-

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009)	Max	2009	-	7.6 (8)

2.	Sister Mary (post-production) (2009)	Farmer Jake	2009	-	-

3.	"Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World" (2007)	Bruce Bandersnatch (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	8.9 (88)
	1 TV episode: Death of a Lesbian Bed (2008) (voice) Bruce Bandersnatch
4.	Tru Loved (2008)	Uncle Daniel	2008	-	5.3 (375)

5.	Orlando's Bed and Breakfast (2007) (TV)	Hymie	2007	-	-

6.	"The Proud Family" (2001)	Tristan the Magician (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	5.2 (803)
	1 TV episode: Tiger Whisperer (2001) (voice) Tristan the Magician
7.	Circuit (2001)	Theater Stage Manager	2001	-	5.7 (514)

8.	Love Can Be Murder (1992) (TV)	Bernie	1992	-	5.9 (86)
	AKAs: Kindred Spirits
9.	"Rachel Gunn, R.N." (1992)	Patient (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	6.3 (10)
	1 TV episode: The Pet Peeve (1992) Patient
10.	Fourth Story (1991) (TV)	Flower salesman	1991	-	6.7 (329)
	AKAs: Basic Deception Deadly Identity (UK)
11.	It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (1989) (TV)	Philpot	1989	-	5.3 (92)
	AKAs: The Nearly Wasn't Christmas (USA: alternative title)
12.	The Drifter (1988)	Cook	1988	-	4.9 (160)

13.	The Cheech Show (1988) (TV)	Louella Fella	1988	-	-

14.	The Morning After (1986)	Bartender	1986	-	5.6 (2,303)

15.	"Santa Barbara" (1984)	Hippie priest (unknown episodes)	1984	-	5.8 (553)

16.	The Ice Pirates (1984)	Wendon	1984	-	5.1 (3,341)

17.	Breathless (1983)	Man with Purse	1983	-	5.3 (3,175)
	AKAs: A Bout de Souffle Made in USA
18.	"Bosom Buddies" (1980)	Customer #2 (1 episode, 1981)	1981	-	6.7 (459)
	1 TV episode: Kip Quits (1981) Customer #2
19.	Mahogany (1975)	Dress Manufacturer	1975	-	5.2 (546)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Fired Up" (1997)	creative consultant (unknown episodes)	1997	-	6.2 (53)

2.	The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV)	(special material)	1993	-	6.1 (224)

Soundtrack View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	The 58th Annual Tony Awards (2004) (TV)	(lyrics: "No One Mourns the Wicked")	2004	-	5.7 (106)
		AKAs: The 2004 Tony Awards (USA: alternative title)

Producer View by NEW				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	"The Paula Poundstone Show" (1993)	producer (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	3.5 (6)
		1 TV episode: Episode dated 30 October 1993 (1993) (producer)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"Beverly Hills Groomer" (2009)	Himself (2 episodes, 2009)	2009	-	-
	2 TV episodes: Got to Keep on Groomin' (2009) Himself Grooming Up (2009) Himself
2.	House of Numbers (2009)	Himself	2009	-	2.2 (48)

3.	A-List Awards (2009) (TV)	Himself	2009	-	4.2 (10)

4.	"The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest" (2008)	Himself (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	7.6 (101)
	1 TV episode: Drivers 8 (2009) Himself
5.	Spring Breakdown (2009)	Himself - Celebrity Judge	2009	-	5.0 (1,217)

6.	"GSN Live" (2008)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	4.9 (12)
	1 TV episode: Bruce Vilanch (2008) Himself
7.	"Sex: The Revolution" (2008)	Himself (4 episodes, 2008)	2008	-	7.9 (47)
	4 TV episodes: Tainted Love (2008) Himself Do Your Own Thing (2008) Himself The Big Bang (2008) Himself Save It for Marriage (2008) Himself
8.	"Living with Ed" (2007)	Himself (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	7.7 (22)
	1 TV episode: Green Man on Campus (2008) Himself
9.	Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (2008)	Himself	2008	-	7.1 (85)

10.	You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)	Himself	2008	$201M	5.7 (45,296)

11.	Laughing Matters... The Men (2008) (V)	Himself	2008	-	8.5 (9)

12.	20 Greatest Oscar Moments (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	-

13.	11th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (2008) (TV)	Himself	2008	-	-

14.	"Jury Duty" (2007)	Himself (3 episodes, 2007)	2007	-	-
	3 TV episodes: My Roommate Walked, Now He's All Talk (2007) Himself Was Charged Double for Stereo Trouble (2007) Himself You Sold My Truck, Now I Am Out of Luck (2007) Himself
15.	10th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (2007) (TV)	Himself	2007	-	-

16.	"Wisecrack" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	8.8 (14)
	1 TV episode: Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack: Part 2 (2007) Himself
17.	"Under the Pink Carpet" (2000)	Himself (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	6.4 (5)
	1 TV episode: The NEXT Awards (2006) Himself
18.	The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons' (2006) (V)	Bruce Vilanch	2006	-	-

19.	"Gameshow Marathon" (2006)	Himself - Panelist (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	5.6 (30)
	1 TV episode: Match Game (2006) Himself - Panelist
20.	Gotta Get Off This Merry Go Round: Sex, Dolls and Showtunes (2006) (V)	Himself	2006	-	8.6 (14)

21.	The Divine Ms. Susann (2006) (V)	Himself	2006	-	-

22.	Queer Duck: The Movie (2006) (V)	(voice) Himself	2006	-	6.0 (456)

23.	17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	2.0 (12)

24.	10 Ways to Be a Cover Story Couple (2006) (TV)	Himself	2006	-	-

25.	"Celebrity Fit Club" (2005)	Himself (8 episodes, 2006)	2006	-	5.7 (224)
	AKAs: Celebrity Fit Club 2 (USA: second season title) Celebrity Fit Club 3 (USA: third season title) Celebrity Fit Club 4 (USA: fourth season title) Celebrity Fit Club USA (UK) Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp (USA: sixth season title) Celebrity Fit Club: Men vs. Women (USA: fifth season title) 8 TV episodes: The Finale (2006) Himself Jeff's Tearful Return (2006) Himself Gunnar's Hair Cut (2006) Himself Chastity's Workout Ambush (2006) Himself Why Countess Is Crying (2006) Himself 3 episodes not shown.
26.	"Biography" (1987)	Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2006)	2006	-	8.0 (267)
	2 TV episodes: Steve Martin (2006) Himself Bette Midler (2004) Himself
27.	Fucking with the Stars (2006) (V)	Himself - Non-sexual role	2006	-	-
	AKAs: Coco LaChine's Fucking with the Stars (USA: complete title)
28.	QTN Holiday Reel (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	8.2 (5)

29.	Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	7.3 (7)

30.	"Dokument: Humor" (2005)	Himself	2005	-	6.7 (17)

31.	"The Apprentice: Martha Stewart" (2005)	Himself (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	3.4 (82)
	1 TV episode: Every Dog Had His Day (2005) Himself
32.	Inside TV Land: Tickled Pink (2005) (TV)	Himself	2005	-	7.6 (10)

33.	Dangerous Liaisons (2005) (V)	(uncredited) Himself - Non-sexual Role	2005	-	8.0 (32)
	AKAs: Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons (USA: complete title)
34.	The Aristocrats (2005)	Himself	2005	-	6.4 (9,743)
	AKAs: The @r!$t* (r@t$ (USA: promotional title)
35.	E! 101 Most Awesome Moments in Entertainment (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	5.1 (23)

36.	"Balderdash" (2004)	Himself (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	-
	1 TV episode: Episode dated 13 September 2004 (2004) Himself
37.	"Pyramid" (2002)	Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2004)	2004	-	6.4 (35)
	AKAs: The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: alternative title) 2 TV episodes: Episode dated 11 May 2004 (2004) Himself Episode dated 3 November 2003 (2003) Himself
38.	Naked Fame (2004)	Himself	2004	-	5.2 (112)

39.	CMT: 20 Really Embarrassing Video Moments (2004) (TV)	Himself	2004	-	-

40.	The Award Show Awards Show (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	5.2 (33)

41.	"Hollywood Squares" (1998)	Regular / Guest Appearance (415 episodes, 1998-2003)	2003	-	5.0 (175)
	AKAs: H² (USA: promotional abbreviation) H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title) 415 TV episodes: Episode dated 24 October 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance Episode dated 23 October 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance Episode dated 22 October 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance Episode dated 21 October 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance Episode dated 20 October 2003 (2003) Guest Appearance 410 episodes not shown.
42.	100 Years of Hope and Humor (2003) (TV)	Himself	2003	-	4.2 (106)

43.	"Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top" (2003)	Himself	2003	-	2.5 (13)

44.	"The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999)	Himself (1 episode, 2003)	2003	-	5.0 (244)
	AKAs: The Late Late Show (USA: short title) 1 TV episode: Episode dated 17 March 2003 (2003) Himself
45.	The Disco Ball (2003) (TV)	(uncredited) Himself	2003	-	1.5 (20)
	AKAs: The Disco Ball... A 30-Year Celebration (USA: promotional title)
46.	"Intimate Portrait" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 2002)	2002	-	7.8 (52)
	1 TV episode: Doris Roberts (2002) Himself
47.	Iron Chef USA: Holiday Showdown (2001) (TV)	Judge	2001	-	4.1 (37)

48.	Call Me Claus (2001) (TV)	Himself	2001	-	5.0 (515)

49.	I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (2001) (TV)	Comedy writer	2001	-	5.8 (106)
	AKAs: The I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special (USA: DVD title)
50.	10 Attitudes (2001)	Himself	2001	-	6.0 (175)

51.	Queen of the Whole Wide World (2001)	Master of Ceremonies	2001	-	8.6 (25)

52.	"The Simpsons" (1989)	Himself (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	9.2 (392)
	1 TV episode: Pokey Mom (2001) (voice) Himself
53.	The Boys of Manchester: On the Set of Queer as Folk (2000) (TV)	Himself (introduction)	2000	-	8.0 (48)

54.	"The Martin Short Show" (1999)	Himself (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	4.0 (26)
	1 TV episode: Episode #1.9 (1999) Himself
55.	Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV)	Himself	1999	-	5.6 (293)
	AKAs: Jackie's Back: Portrait of a Diva (USA: alternative title)
56.	Get Bruce (1999)	Himself	1999	-	5.8 (364)
	AKAs: Get Bruce! (USA: promotional title)
57.	"Behind the Music" (1997)	Himself (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	7.4 (141)
	AKAs: VH1's Behind the Music (USA: alternative title) 1 TV episode: Bette Midler (1999) Himself
58.	"The Nanny" (1993)	Himself (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	7.0 (4,911)
	1 TV episode: Making Whoopi (1998) Himself
59.	Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987) (TV)	Himself	1987	-	5.0 (59)

60.	"The Midnight Special" (1972)	Himself (1 episode, 1980)	1980	-	7.5 (55)
	1 TV episode: Episode #8.13 (1980) Himself

Archive Footage
	1.	Late Night with Conan O'Brien: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (2004) (V)	(uncredited) Himself

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Writer for The Advocate, a gay and lesbian magazine more

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Game-Show | Comedy | Documentary | Music more

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