Bruce Gerald Vilanch (born November 23, 1947) is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor. [1] He is a two-time Emmy Award -winner. Vilanch is best known to the public for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant; behind the scenes he was head writer for the show. [2]

Bruce Vilanch was born on 23 November 1948 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), The Ice Pirates (1984) and The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992).

May 16, 2013 · Comedy writing pioneer Bruce Vilanch is bursting with gayness. One of the first openly gay comedians, he's known for his continuing role on Hollywood Squares and as a head writer for the...

Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter, and actor, best known for writing the Oscar Awards ceremony between 1989 and 2014. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Bruce had theatrical aspirations ever since he was a kid.

Dec 14, 2021 · Who is Bruce Vilanch? Vilanch is prominently known for his comedic writings for the ‘Annual Academy Awards’ and also for his appearance on the show Hollywood Square in …

Nov 25, 2024 · Bruce Vilanch will publish his forthcoming memoir, 'It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time,' in spring 2025. The book details Vilanch’s career as a comedy writer — including on...

Oct 16, 2023 · Comedy Writer Bruce Vilanch Reflects on His Journey from Ohio State to the Oscars Stage The Ohio State University alumnus studied journalism and wrote for The Lantern before a foray into campus and Columbus theater—and a Chicago encounter with Bette Midler—led him to Hollywood.

One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry, Bruce Vilanch has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary "Get Bruce!"

Bruce Gerald Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor. [1] He is a six-time Emmy Award-winner. Vilanch is best known to the public for his four-year stint on Hollywood Squares, as a celebrity participant; behind the scenes he was head writer for the show.

One of the most sought-after jokesmiths in the entertainment industry, Bruce Vilanch has become a recognizable face in his own right, thanks to the feature-length documentary "Get Bruce!"...