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Lenny BruceLenny Bruce Lenny Bruce American comedian and social critic (1925–1966) Leonard Alfred Schneider (October 13, 1925 – August 3, 1966), better known by his stage name Lenny Bruce, was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist. He was renowned for his open, free-wheeling, and critical style of comedy that combined satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity.[2] His 1964 conviction in an obscenity trial was followed by a posthumous pardon in 2003.[3] Quick facts Born, Died ... Lenny Bruce Bruce in 1961 Born Leonard Alfred Schneider (1925-10-13)October 13, 1925 Mineola, New York, U.S. Died August 3, 1966(1966-08-03) (aged 40) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Resting place Eden Memorial Park Cemetery Occupations Comedian satirist social critic Years active 1947–1966 Spouse Honey Bruce… (Source: Wikipedia)
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