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
Robert Sean Leonard Gabriella Salick since 2008. They have two daughters: Eleanor (born 2009) and Claudia (born 2012). Robert Sean Leonard Robert Lawrence Leonard (born February 28, 1969), better known by his stage name Robert Sean Leonard, is an American actor. He is known for playing Dr. James Wilson in the television series "House" (2004–2012) and Neil Perry in the film "Dead Poets Society". Leonard won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in "The Invention of Love" in 2001. His other Broadway credits include "Candida", "Long Day's Journey Into Night", "Breaking the Code", "The Speed of