Bruce Bruce Biography

Bruce Bruce is a name synonymous with keeping audiences rolling with laughter thanks to his captivating improv skills. Bruces larger than life comedic style has been showcased across the country. His wit, spontaneity and dazzling personality set him apart from other standup comedians. Although Bruce is known for his adult comedy, he prides himself on not using vulgarity to win a laugh. He is well known to audiences from his two-year stint of the host of BETs Comic View as well as the host of BETs Coming to the Stage. Bruce can currently be seen as Big Shug in the Lionsgate feature film Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, starring along side comedian Larry the Cable Guy. The film is currently in theatres. He can also be seen making a cameo in the upcoming HBO Films feature Idlewild starring Andre Benjamin and Antoine Patton (from Outkast), due out this summer.

In addition to touring nationally with his standup and appearing in films, Bruce signed on as the national spokesperson for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits . A well-known fan of the popular franchise, Bruce is the star of their Stand-Up for Flavor commercials. And now, Bruce Bruce can also add author to his list of credits. Bruce recently released his first book Baby James Brown from Penguin Publishing. Within these pages you will find hilarious stories from his childhood and learn more about what makes Bruce Bruce one of the most popular comedians in the business today.
Bruces comedy can actually be traced back to when he was working as a chef directly out of high school. He would entertain his customers with his humor while cooking up mean BBQ dishes. Bruce also worked as a Frito-Lays salesman and did everything from shelf placement to performing his comedy sets during their corporate meetings. Eventually, Bruce brought his comedy routine to the Comedy Act Theater in Atlanta and was an instant hit. When BETs Coast to Coast came to town searching for new and talented stand-up comedians, Bruce would pursue the opportunity to appear on the show and would incessantly audition at each club in the area.

Ultimately, he appeared on the show three times. In 1993, Bruce made his first appearance on HBOs Def Comedy Jam; f ollowed quickly by an impressive appearance on the Showtime at the Apollo hosted by Steve Harvey in 1994. Bruce was asked back to the Apollo two more time in 1995.

His career skyrocketed from there. After receiving the highest ratings ever as the Host of BETs 10 th Anniversary Comic View for two seasons, Bruce returned to the BET family in October 2004, as the host Coming to the Stage . Bruce has recently starred in his own Comedy Central Presents special which he followed with an Urban Works Entertainment release of his one-hour comedy special DVD Bruce Bruce Live. On the big screen, Bruce has created crazy characters like the Lime Pimp in Hair Show starring Mo Nique, and Dewayne the lovable security guard in The Wash starring Snoop Dog and Dr Dre. Bruce most recently appeared with Ice Cube in XXX: State of the Union .

Bruces bigger than life personality has transcended his personality onto the music video scene as well. He has made guest appearances in videos with Ludacris and the Ying Yang Twins (after being named in their hit song Salt Shaker ). He appeared in the monstrous 1996 summer hit Come On Ride the Train (Ride It) by Quad City DJs and can also be seen in Outkasts music video So Fresh, So Clean.

Bruces memorable festival appearances include the prestigious Black Film Festival in Acapulco (2001), the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal (2000 2003), Laffapalooza in Atlanta, GA (1999-2002) and the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen (2002).

When not performing in comedy clubs across the country, Bruce divides his time between his homes in Atlanta and Los Angeles. He is also extremely dedicated to his incredible car collection, which includes two Harley Davidson trucks and four Buick muscle cars, among others.

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