Lenny Bruce Net Worth

Lenny Bruce was a legendary stand up comedian and social critic born on October 13, 1925 in Long Island, NY. He became a counterculture icon after he was repeatedly arrested for obscenity, and was later immortalized in the 1974 Bob Fosse film Lenny, where he was portrayed by Dustin Hoffman.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 13, 1925
Birth Place Long Island, NY
Age 95 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 3, 1966 (age 40)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $48 Million (2024)

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About

Legendary stand up Comedian and social critic who became a counterculture icon after he was repeatedly arrested for obscenity. He was portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in the 1974 Bob Fosse film Lenny.

Before Fame

He briefly adopted the stage name, Lenny Marsalle, while working at his mother's stage shows. He was discharged from the US Navy after serving time in World War II because he claimed to the ship's medical officer that he was experiencing homosexual urges after performing a comedic routine in drag for his shipmates.

Trivia

He became the first person in New York State history to be posthumously pardoned when then-Governor George Pataki pardoned him for his conviction in a 1964 obscenity trial in 2003.

Family Life

He had a daughter, Kitty, with his wife Honey Harlow, who was a stripper.

Associated With

Dick Gregory was his inspiration, and was thrilled by his outspoken attitude.