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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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Known For
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
(2008)
Bruce Vilanch
Breathless
(1983)
Man with Purse
Spring Breakdown
(2009)
Celebrity Judge
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
The Ice Pirates
(1984)
Wendon
The Morning After
(1986)
Bartender
Tru Loved
(2008)
Uncle Daniel
Going Down in LA-LA Land
(2011)
Missy
Call Me Claus
(2001)
Himself
Get Bruce!
(1999)
Self
And the Oscar Goes To...
(2014)
Self - Interviewee
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
(2024)
Self
Circuit
(2001)
Theater Stage Manager
Jackie's Back!
(1999)
Bruce Vilanch
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!
(2010)
Uncle Max
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened