Kitty Bruce(1955-2026)

Actress
Additional Crew

Granddaughter of Sally Marr and daughter of comedian Lenny Bruce, Kitty made her film debut as a plump teenager in the girl-gang film The Jezebels aka Switchblade Sisters (1975), directed by 'Jack Hill (I)', playing well the role of a buxom yet frail-character girl who would do anything to be accepted by the tough gang leaders. She subsequently followed a career as a pop singer, opening for acts such as 'George Carlin' and Diana Ross.

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Known for

Switchblade Sisters

6.5

Donut

1975

Lenny

7.5

Additional Crew

1974

Bad

5.9

Karla

1977

Live at Mister Kelly's

8.2

Self

2021

Credits

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Actress

Bad
5.9
- Karla
- 1977
Switchblade Sisters
6.5
- Donut
- 1975

Additional Crew

Personal details

Born
- November 7, 1955
- Miami, Florida, USA
Died
- May 13, 2026
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA(complications from double knee replacement surgery)
Parents
Other works
Founder and CEO of The Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation 501(C)3 Non For Profit Charity This foundation helps those in early recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. The Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation provides scholarships for those in need of treatment and sober living. Contributions for The Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation can be sent to: The Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation PO Box 1089 Pittston, PA 18640-2052
Publicity listings
- 1 Portrayal
- 1 Pictorial

Did you know

Trivia
(June 16 1996) Studying to be a registered nurse in holistic medicine.

Quotes
[When asked about her role in Switchblade Sisters (1975)] "I remember thinking 'OK, I, m going to wear a big chain around my neck and oink like a pig and watch big explosions and get paid for it!'"