Lenny Bruce Lenny Bruce 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-style and critical form of comedy which integrated satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity. His 1964 conviction in an obscenity trial was followed by a posthumous pardon, the first in the history of New York state, by then-Governor George Pataki in 2003. Bruce is renowned for paving the way for future outspoken counterculture-era comedians, and his trial for obscenity is seen as a landmark for
Leonard Teale reminiscences from former "Homicide" castmates and footage of an appearance made by himself and "Homicide" actors George Mallaby and Alwyn Kurts in 1992 presenting a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Series "partially" in character (with hilarious results). Leonard Teale Leonard George Thiele AO (26 September 192214 May 1994), professionally Leonard Teale, was a well-known Australian actor of radio, television and film known for his resonant baritone voice. He is best remembered for his role as David "Mac" Mackay in the long-running Australian police drama "Homicide". Leonard George Thiele (he later changed his surname professionally) was born in Brisbane to chemist