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Honey Bruce is an American dancer and the widow of legendary comedian Lenny Bruce. She was born on August 15, 1927 in Manila, Arkansas. She is 78 years old. Honey Bruce is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 130 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. Honey Bruce is currently single. She was previously married to Lenny Bruce from 1964 until his death in 1966. Honey Bruce began her career as a dancer in the 1950s. She was a regular performer at the famous Copacabana nightclub in New York City. She also appeared in several films, including The Girl Can't Help It (1956) and The Lively Set (1964). Honey Bruce has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She has earned her wealth through her career as a dancer and her appearances in films.

Popular As Harriett E. Jolliff
Occupation Stripper, showgirl
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 15 August 1927
Birthday 15 August
Birthplace Manila, Arkansas, U.S.
Date of death (2005-09-12) Honolulu, Hawaii
Died Place Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Honey Bruce Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Honey Bruce's Husband?

Her husband is Lenny Bruce (m. 1951-1957) Jeffrey Friedman (m. 1984)

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Husband Lenny Bruce (m. 1951-1957) Jeffrey Friedman (m. 1984)
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Honey Bruce Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Honey Bruce worth at the age of 78 years old? Honey Bruce’s income source is mostly from being a successful dancer. She is from United States. We have estimated Honey Bruce's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income dancer

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Timeline

2017

Caitlin Mehner portrays Honey Bruce in the 2017 TV series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

1984

She married Jeffrey Friedman in 1984, and they remained married and lived in Hawaii until her death. She had legally changed her name to Honey Bruce Friedman.

1976

In 1976 she released her autobiography, titled Honey: The Life and Loves of Lenny's Shady Lady.

1974

She is credited in the 1974 film Lenny as being an advisor for the film.

She was portrayed by Valerie Perrine in the 1974 biopic Lenny, for which Perrine was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

1964

Harlow successfully lobbied New York Governor George Pataki to pardon Bruce posthumously for the obscenity conviction resulting from his performance and arrest at the Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village in 1964. Lenny Bruce died of a drug overdose in 1966, and she continued to promote his legacy.

1957

They divorced on January 21, 1957, after having a daughter, Kitty. The two fought a custody battle over their daughter.

1953

As an actress she appeared in the 1953 indie film Dance Hall Racket, which also starred Lenny Bruce.

1951

On June 15, 1951, she married comedian Lenny Bruce after meeting him in Baltimore. Bruce tried to become her manager and make her a legitimate star, but she fought against this. She sometimes performed with her husband on stage, including an act based on the Bride of Frankenstein.

1927

Honey Bruce Friedman (born Harriett Jolliff; August 15, 1927 – September 12, 2005), also known by her professional name Honey Harlow, was an American stripper and showgirl who was married to stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce.

1877

Friedman was born Harriett Jolliff in Manila, Arkansas, the daughter of unmarried teenage parents Mabel Layson and Murl Jolliff. She never knew her father, who died in a tuberculosis sanitarium. She was named after her paternal grandmother, Harriett Joliff (1877–1941), but as a child her nickname was Poochie.