Bruce Vilanch
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Known For:Acting
Birthday:1948-11-23
Place of Birth:New York, New York
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Also Known As:Bruce Vilanche

The Ice Pirates (1984)
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...

Love Can Be Murder (1992)
Elizabeth Bentley is a successful lawyer who suddenly has some "punkish" daydreams of being "Rambo" right around the time her clueless boyfriend Brad...

I Brake for Caterpillars (1970)
Misdiagnosed with a terminal illness, a computer nerd dates his hospice worker, while suspecting someone is out to get him.

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened (2023)
In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of...

Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)
The iconic Mister Kelly’s bedazzled the country by launching superstars like Barbra Streisand, Richard Pryor, Bette Midler, and Steve Martin....

The Aristocrats (2005)
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

Body Electric (2023)
With 25% of all body dysmorphic disorders stemming from the LGBTQ+ community, and 42% of all males with eating disorders identifying as gay men,...

Get Bruce! (1999)
Affectionate tribute to Bruce Vilanch, who writes material for celebrities who make public appearances, from Oscar hosts and award recipients to...

It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (1989)
Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her...

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of...

Studio One Forever (2024)
A documentary film about Studio One which, from 1974 to 1994, was the center of queer nightlife in West Hollywood as well as the staging ground for...

Going Down in La-La Land (2011)
A fresh face comes to Hollywood to act in movies but only the gay porn studios are eager to provide him with work.

Scrooge & Marley (2012)
A modern day, queer variation on Charles Dickens' classic story of the holidays, "A Christmas Carol." On Christmas Eve, Ben Scrooge, the man who...

Sister Mary (2011)
Homophobic detective Mark Rima must "partner" up with the very gay and flamboyant Detective Chris Riant to stop a serial killing Nun from offing 5...

I Am Divine (2013)
Harris Glenn Milstead, aka Divine (1945-1988) was the ultimate outsider turned underground hero. Spitting in the face of the status quos of body...

Inside the Golden Statue (1998)
A behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Academy Awards ceremony.

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020)
From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration...

TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons (2022)
Investigating why beloved fitness icon Richard Simmons hasn't been seen for over eight years. TMZ speaks to the people closest to him including Bruce...

The Adonis Factor (2010)
Gay men and their pursuit of physical perfection. When it comes to looks and body image, gay men can be a pretty tough crowd. Men are visually...

Breathless (1983)
Jesse, a small-time criminal, high-tails it to Los Angeles to rendezvous with a French exchange student. Stealing a car and accidentally killing a...

Vito (2011)
In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He...

And the Oscar Goes To... (2014)
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy...

The World According to Allee Willis (2024)
Take one look at award-winning songwriter / artist Allee Willis and you see someone unafraid to be themselves. Dressed in a cacophony of prints and...

Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon (2008)
The outrageous story of 1970s porn icon Jack Wrangler, and how he rose to the top of the gay, and then straight, adult film industry.

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024)
This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in...

Queer Duck: The Movie (2006)
Queer Duck and his partner of 18 months (a lifetime in gay years), Stephen Arlo "Openly" Gator, hit a relationship crisis when the fey fowl is wooed...

Amsel: Illustrator of the Lost Art (1970)
The first in-depth profile of legendary illustrator Richard Amsel (1947-1985), detailing the artist's remarkable body of work, while chronicling an...

The Morning After (1986)
Failed actress Alex Sternbergen wakes up hungover one morning in an apartment she does not recognize, unable to remember the previous evening -- and...

Silent but Deadly (2012)
Senior citizens are being offed by a masked killer in their small retirement community.

Spring Breakdown (2009)
Three women in their thirties head to a popular Spring Break destination and try to relive the Spring Break they never had.

You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
An Israeli counterterrorism soldier with a secretly fabulous ambition to become a Manhattan hairstylist. Zohan's desire runs so deep that he'll do...

Mahogany (1975)
An aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her...

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987)
An all-star cast lead by Richard Dreyfus perform sketches celebrating the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, including new animation done by...

Limelight (2017)
In a society obsessed with fame, validation, and social media, one small-town narcissist pulls out all the stops in his pursuit of absolute stardom.

Tru Loved (2008)
Recently relocated from San Francisco to conservative suburbia by her lesbian mothers, Tru struggles like all teens to fit in and find love, but her...

Circuit (2001)
The hunky John is a closeted small-town cop who moves to L.A., where he is quickly seduced into the gay life of workouts and dusk-to-dawn parties....

Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam (2010)
Gay & Lesbian Comedy Show Hosted by the Oscars resident writer for the past 17 years and comedy satirist Bruce Villanch, "Pride" the Gay & Lesbian...

Call Me Claus (2001)
When Lucy Cullins, a successful but cranky producer at a home shopping network hires an actor named Nick to play Santa Claus on the network, she gets...

The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom (2018)
Documentary exploring The Advocate's role at the forefront of the LGBT movement in the U.S.

The Drifter (1988)
A suspensefilled thriller about a successful single woman who, on a deserted road, picks up a mysterious hitchhiker. Once back in the city, "The...

Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting (2018)
The stripper Tony and the naive enthusiast Anthony, two entertainers, destined for the big time, who are mismatched in a casting office from two very...

The Divine Bette Midler (2005)
Follow the career of the Divine Miss M -- singer and actress Bette Midler -- from the bathhouses to Broadway to starring film roles. This A&E...

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! (2010)
Nelson and Angelo, a gay couple, decide to come out to their parents. However, when they do so, their parents find it difficult to cope with the news

Annul Victory (2009)
Annul Victory is a documentary on the fight for marriage equality and the Proposition 8 election battle. The film documents the roller coaster ride...

Fucking with the Stars (2006)
"Fucking with the Stars" fares less well as a send-up of the similarly-named TV show than as an opportunity for Coco LaChine and Chi Chi LaRue to do...

10 Attitudes (2001)
A Jewish man discovers his boyfriend of 10 years has been cheating on him, and decides to embark on a dating spree.

Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons (2005)
Lust, betrayal, murder, and deceit all come alive in Michael Lucas' most anticipated film to date. Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons, based on...

The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017)
Armed with a limitless Rolodex and a Benedict Canyon enclave with its own disco, Allan Carr threw the Hollywood parties that defined the 1970s. A...

Jackie's Back! (1999)
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.

Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls' (2006)
We look at why Valley of the Dolls is so beloved and appreciated, both for its "badness" and hidden merits. Valley Of The Dolls is considered either...

Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2016)

Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas (2022)

John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (1980)

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life (1997)

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987)

The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano (1989)

The Simpsons (1989)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

The Nanny (1993)
Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend’s shop, first appears on the doorstep of Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield...

Bosom Buddies (1980)
Kip and Henry, two young studs working for a New York ad agency, must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.

The Apprentice: Martha Stewart (2005)
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart is a reality game show and a spin-off from the series, The Apprentice, that ran in the fall of 2005. Broadcast on NBC,...

Celebrity Fit Club (2005)
Celebrities compete to lose weight and get in shape. The celebrities take part in a range of physical and motivational activities designed to shed...

Sex: The Revolution (2008)
Sex: The Revolution was a four-part 2008 American documentary miniseries that aired on VH1 and The Sundance Channel. It chronicled the rise of...

Gameshow Marathon (2006)
Game$how Marathon is an American television program which aired on CBS from May 31, 2006 to June 29, 2006. It is based on the UK series Ant & Dec's...

Hollywood Squares (1998)
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg...

House Husbands (2023)
House Husbands is a comic webseries that focuses on a messy gay divorce and the ripple effect it has on one rotting Palm Springs social circle. It's...

Rachel Gunn, R.N. (1992)
The lives of head nurse Rachel Gunn and her co-workers at Little Innocence Hospital in Nebraska, where Rachel is often at odds with egotistical...

The Eric Andre Show (2012)
A comedic talk show from an alternate reality featuring unstable hosts, a variety of celebrities—both real and fake—and unusual studio...

Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014)
Penn Zero is not your average kid - every day he's zapped into another dimension with his friends to save the world.

Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2007)
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World is an American-Canadian stop motion animated sitcom created by Q. Allan Brocka, who also acts...

The Proud Family (2001)
Follow the adventures and misadventures of Penny, a 14-year-old African American girl who's doing her best to navigate through the early years of...

Hollywood Squares (1998)
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg...

The Legend of King Kong (2022)
You think you know Kong? Think again. Explore the wonders of Skull Island with over 30 interviews compiled by director Tom Grove. With a run time of...

Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror (2022)
A four-part documentary telling the story of LGBTQIA+ horror and the relationship between queer audiences and horror, and the queer horror community...

RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in...

RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in...

The Vivienne Takes On Hollywood (2020)
The Vivienne, UK's first RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar, is joined by her celebrity friends to see what it takes to make it in Hollywood.

Hollywood Squares (1998)
On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production duties, Whoopi Goldberg...

GayVN Awards (1998)
The GayVN Awards are film awards presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornographic industry.

GayVN Awards (1998)
The GayVN Awards are film awards presented annually to honor work done in the gay pornographic industry.

GayVN Awards (1970)
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a...

GayVN Awards (1970)
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The...