Biography
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 previous 10 years. He is a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys and Emmys. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bruce Vilanch, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 36
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
I Brake for Caterpillars
Walter Precup
Surge of Power: Where There's Smoke
Janus / Sirius
- 2023
House Husbands
Franklin Court · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
- 2012
Silent but Deadly
Uncle Bruce
- 2011
Going Down in La-La Land
Missy
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Spring Breakdown
Celebrity Judge
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Fucking with the Stars
Judge
Queer Duck: The Movie
Bruce Vilanch (voice)
Gameshow Marathon
TV
- 2001
Circuit
Theater Stage Manager
1990s
- 1999
- 1993
- 1992
Love Can Be Murder
Bernie
Rachel Gunn, R.N.
Mr. Martino · 1 episode
- 1991
Fourth Story
Flower Salesman
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Writer
- 1986
The Morning After
Bartender
- 1984
- 1983
- 1980
1970s
- 1975
Mahogany
Dress Manufacturer
Wrote 22
2020s
- 2022
Making the Yuletide Gay: A Very Special Paul Lynde Christmas
Writer
2010s
- 2010
Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On
Writer
2000s
- 2007
Naked Boys Singing!
Writer
1990s
- 1997
Bette Midler: Diva Las Vegas
Writer
- 1994
Comic Relief VI
Writer
- 1993
For Our Children
Writer
1980s
- 1989
The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano
Writer
- 1987
Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus
Writer
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Writer
- 1984
Bette Midler: Art or Bust
Writer
- 1983
Gayracula
Writer
- 1980
Divine Madness
Writer
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
Writer
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back
Writer
The Barry Manilow Special
Writer
- 1976
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Writer
The Bette Midler Show
Writer
- 1975
1950s
- 1956
- 1953
Produced 1
1990s
- 1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Production Consultant
Appearances35
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Self
- 2022
Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror
Self · 4 episodes
TMZ Investigates | What Really Happened to Richard Simmons
Self
- 2021
- 2020
The Vivienne Takes On Hollywood
Self - Special Guest · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2014
And the Oscar Goes To...
Self - Interviewee
- 2011
Vito
Self
- 2010
The Adonis Factor
Himself - Writer / Actor
Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
Himself - Host
2000s
- 2009
Annul Victory
Self
- 2008
Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon
Self
- 2006
More Dangerous: The Making of Michael Lucas' 'Dangerous Liaisons'
Self
Gotta Get Off This Merry-Go-Round: 'Valley of the Dolls'
Self
- 2005
Dangerous Liaisons
Self - Non-sexual Role (uncredited)
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant · 8 episodes
The Divine Bette Midler
Self
- 2001
10 Attitudes
Self
