Lenny Bruce Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LENNY BRUCE
Born: October 13, 1925 in Mineola, Long Island, New York
Died: August 03, 1966 in Hollywood, California
Biography
Lenny Bruce (1925-1966), had learned timing, delivery and improvisation from has-been comedians and struggling newcomers before a move to California in 1953 proved to be a turning point for him. Physically, Bruce could not keep the pace of performing nightly, so, suffering from a nervous disorder, he began taking prescription drugs and developed a dependency problem. Divorced in 1957, Bruce moved his routine from burlesque houses to the popular bistros and clubs of San Francisco. His fame came rapidly, but so did trouble. Obscenity and drug charges followed him wherever he appeared. Inevitably, Bruce was cleared of most charges, but the stigma remained. Persecuted during his time, Bruce nonetheless set the stage for modern comedy standards with his precision, delivery and cathartic profanity directed at the hypocritical.
1954-The-Rocket-Man (Writer), 2009-Make-'Em-Laugh:-The-Funny-Business-of-America (Other), 2009-Hugh-Hefner:-Playboy,-Activist-and-Rebel (Other), 2011-Imagine (Other), 2007-100-Greatest-Stand-Ups (Other), 1971-Thank-You-Mask-Man (Writer), 1955-The-Leather-Jacket (Writer), 1971-Thank-You-Mask-Man (Performer), 1955-The-Leather-Jacket (Performer), 1971-Thank-You-Mask-Man (Director), 1971-Thank-You-Mask-Man (in person), 1971-Dynamite-Chicken (in person), 2003-Uncensored-Comedy:-That's-Not-Funny! (Other), 1992-Hugh-Hefner:-Once-Upon-a-Time (Other), 2009-The-25th-Anniversary-Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame-Concert (Other), 2007-Obscene (Other), 2000-Playboy:-The-Party-Continues (Other), 1989-It's-Garry-Shandling's-Show. (Other), 2013/I-The-Actor (in person), 2004-Funny-Already:-A-History-of-Jewish-Comedy (Other), 1969-Playboy-After-Dark (Other), 1999-American-Masters (Other), 1984-The-Great-Standups (Other), 2009-Biography (Other), 1998-Lenny-Bruce:-Swear-to-Tell-the-Truth (Other), 1972-Lenny-Bruce-Without-Tears (Sound), 2006-E!-True-Hollywood-Story (Other), 1972-Lenny-Bruce-Without-Tears (Other), 1967-Lenny-Bruce-in-'Lenny-Bruce' (Writer), 1953-Dance-Hall-Racket (Writer), 1953-Dance-Hall-Racket (Performer), 1967-Lenny-Bruce-in-'Lenny-Bruce' (in person), 1959-Playboy's-Penthouse (in person), 1959-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1959-One-Night-Stand:-The-World-of-Lenny-Bruce (in person), 1949-Talent-Scouts (in person), 1954-Dream-Follies (Writer), 1954-Dream-Follies (Performer), 1996-Biography (in person), 1966-The-Pierre-Berton-Show (in person), 1950-Broadway-Open-House (in person), 2011-Looking-for-Lenny (Other), 1990-When-the-Applause-Died (Other), 2011-Stage-Left:-A-Story-of-Theater-in-San-Francisco (Other), 2007-DR2-tema:-Arven-fra-DINS (Other), 1984-A-Toast-to-Lenny (Other), 2006-The-Story-of-Light-Entertainment (Other), 1969-Simon-and-Garfunkel:-Songs-of-America (Other), 2008-Starz-Inside:-In-the-Gutter (Other), 2006-Video-on-Trial (Other), 2004-The-First-Amendment-Project:-No-Joking (Other), 1996-Classic-Stand-Up-Comedy-of-Television (Other)
Theater Credits
Lenny - Other (May 26, 1971 - June 24, 1972)
Style
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 08/03/1962 - HFSID 226584Check signed by Lenny Bruce, filled out and dated August 3, 1962, drawn on Union Bank for $49.65, payable to Southern California Gas Co. Lenny Bruce's name is printed in ink above the signature. Light bank stamping present.Price: $1,200.00
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/06/1962 - HFSID 153484Check signed by Lenny Bruce, dated December 6, 1962, drawn on his personal account at The Cosmopolitan National Bank of Chicago for $10, payable to Cash. Includes a bank stamp and cancellation holes touching two words.
Price: $1,500.00
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LENNY BRUCE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 12/20/1962 - HFSID 168992Check signed by Lenny Bruce, using his birth name Leonard A. Schneider, dated December 20, 1962, in Chicago. It is payable to Sadie Kitcheneberg for $250, with endorsement by Sadie Kitchenberg on the verso.
Sale Price $550.00
$800.00
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LENNY BRUCE - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/18/1958 - HFSID 217734Document signed by Lenny Bruce, dated September 18, 1958, detailing his purchase of a used 1951 Jaguar Mark VII for $1138.80. Document is titled "Lenny Bruce" and includes information about his impact on American comedy.
Sale Price $1,195.00
$1,400.00
