Honey Harlow

Honey Harlow

Deceased · Born: Aug 15, 1927 · Died: Sep 12, 2005

Personal Details

BornAug 15, 1927 Manila, Arkansas, USA
Spouse
  • Lenny Bruce

    ( Jun 15, 1951 to Jan 21, 1957 )
  • Jeffrey Friedman

    ( May 19, 2024 to Sep 12, 2005 )

Biography

Honey Harlow/ Honey Bruce Friedman, born Harriett Jolliff, was an American stripper, showgirl, performer and actress. As a teenager she run away from home to Miami, Florida, where she answered an ad in the paper for showgirls, and got hired as a topless dancer. 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. The odd couple divorced on January 21, 1957 after having a daughter, Kitty.

Career

1953
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Dance Hall Racket as Rose
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1998