Bruce Vilanch
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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 previous 10 years. He is a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys and Emmys.
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Acting
TV
The Simpsons
as Bruce Vilanch (voice)
1989
Movie
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Bruce Vilanch
2008
TV
The Nanny
as Bruce Vilanch
1993
TV
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge
2009
TV
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Special Guest
2009
Movie
Breathless
as Man with Purse
1983
Movie
The Ice Pirates
as Wendon
1984
Movie
Call Me Claus
as Himself
2001
Movie
The Aristocrats
as Self
2005
TV
The Eric Andre Show
as Arnold Schwarzenegger
2012
TV
The Proud Family
as Tristan the Magician (voice)
2001
Movie
The Morning After
as Bartender
1986
Movie
Spring Breakdown
as Celebrity Judge
2009
Movie
I Am Divine
as Self
2014
Movie
And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self - Interviewee
2014
Movie
Going Down in La-La Land
as Missy
2011
TV
Bosom Buddies
1980
Movie
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
as Uncle Max
2010
Movie
Mahogany
as Dress Manufacturer
1975
Movie
Queer Duck: The Movie
as Bruce Vilanch (voice)
2006
Movie
Tru Loved
as Uncle Daniel
2008
Movie
Circuit
as Theater Stage Manager
2001
Movie
Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon
as Self
2008
TV
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Himself (voice)
2014
Crew
Movie
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Writer
1978
TV
Saturday Night Live
Writer
1975
TV
The Oscars
Writer
1953
Movie
Naked Boys Singing!
Writer
2007
Movie
Divine Madness
Writer
1980
Movie
Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas
Writer
1997
Movie
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Writer
1976
Movie
Gayracula
Writer
1983
Movie
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back
Writer
1977
Movie
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
Writer
1997
Movie
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Production Consultant
1993
Movie
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
Writer
2010