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Bruce Wagner

Writing Born Mar 22, 1954 Madison, Wisconsin, USA 36 credits
36
Total Credits
2018
35 Years Career Span
15
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bruce Alan Wagner, born March 22, 1954, in Madison, Wisconsin, is an American novelist and screenwriter who works primarily out of Los Angeles. His body of work, which includes twenty‑three writing credits listed in major film and television databases, is noted for an apocalyptic yet ultimately spiritual perspective on humanity, often explored through the lens of the Hollywood entertainment industry. Wagner’s career has been characterized by a focus on narrative that blends existential themes with the cultural dynamics of show business. He is identified in public records as male and continues to be recognized for his contributions to contemporary American literature and screenwriting.

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Career

Career overview

Bruce Alan Wagner, born on March 22 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin, is an American novelist and screenwriter who has built his career in Los Angeles. His body of work is characterized by an apocalyptic yet ultimately spiritual perspective on humanity, a viewpoint he consistently frames through the lens of the Hollywood entertainment industry. This thematic focus has become a defining element of his writing, distinguishing his contributions across both literary and screen mediums.

Wagner’s professional output includes a substantial number of writing credits; the film and television database records twenty‑three separate entries under his name, reflecting a breadth of involvement in various projects. While specific titles are not enumerated in the available sources, the volume of credits underscores his active engagement in the industry as a writer. His reputation for exploring profound, often existential themes within the context of Hollywood has earned him recognition as a distinctive voice among contemporary American screenwriters and novelists.

Throughout his career, Wagner has remained based in Los Angeles, a city that not only serves as the hub of his professional activities but also provides the cultural backdrop that informs his apocalyptic‑spiritual narrative style. His work continues to be noted for its unique blend of speculative outlook and introspective commentary on the human condition as mediated by the world of entertainment.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Secret of Carlos Castaneda
Knight of Cups
Maps to the Stars · Screenplay
Tracey Ullman's State of the Union · ProducerTracey Ullman's State of the Union · Executive Producer
James Ellroy: American Dog
You Animal · Writer
Women in Film · DirectorWomen in Film · NovelWomen in Film · Writer
I'm Losing You · DirectorI'm Losing You · WriterI'm Losing You · Novel
White Dwarf · Executive ProducerWhite Dwarf · Writer
Wild Palms · ProducerWild Palms · WriterWild Palms · Executive ProducerWild Palms · Creator
ShockerI, MadmanHow I Got Into CollegeScenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly HillsScenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills · Screenplay
Mortuary Academy
The New Adventures of Beans BaxterA Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors · ScreenplayA Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors · StoryStranded
One Crazy Summer
Head Office
Young Lust: A Soap Opera · Screenplay

Full Filmography

36 titles
  • The Secret of Carlos Castaneda (2018)
  • Knight of Cups (2015) as Bud Wiggins
  • Maps to the Stars (2014) Screenplay
  • Tracey Ullman's State of the Union (2008) Producer
  • Tracey Ullman's State of the Union (2008) Executive Producer
  • James Ellroy: American Dog (2006) as Self
  • You Animal (2004) Writer
  • Women in Film (2001) Director
  • Women in Film (2001) Novel
  • Women in Film (2001) Writer
  • I'm Losing You (1998) Director
  • I'm Losing You (1998) Writer
  • I'm Losing You (1998) Novel
  • White Dwarf (1995) Executive Producer
  • White Dwarf (1995) Writer
  • Wild Palms (1993) Producer
  • Wild Palms (1993) Writer
  • Wild Palms (1993) Executive Producer
  • Wild Palms (1993) Creator
  • Shocker (1989) as Executioner
  • I, Madman (1989) as Pianist
  • How I Got Into College (1989) as A
  • Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) as Dinner Guest
  • Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) Screenplay
  • Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) Story
  • Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989) Associate Producer
  • The People Next Door (1989) Creator
  • Mortuary Academy (1988) as Schuyler
  • The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987) as Vlodia
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Screenplay
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Story
  • Stranded (1987) as Reporter
  • One Crazy Summer (1986) as Uncle Frank
  • Head Office (1985) as Al Kennedy
  • Young Lust: A Soap Opera (1984) Screenplay
  • Mother Tongue Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bruce Wagner best known for?

Bruce Wagner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Knight of Cups (2015), Maps to the Stars (2014), Wild Palms (1993), Wild Palms (1993).

When and where was Bruce Wagner born?

Bruce Wagner was born on March 22, 1954 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA.

How many credits does Bruce Wagner have?

Bruce Wagner has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2018.

What is Bruce Wagner's background in cinema and television?

Bruce Alan Wagner, born March 22, 1954, in Madison, Wisconsin, is an American novelist and screenwriter who works primarily out of Los Angeles. His body of work, which includes twenty‑three writing credits listed in major film and television databases, is noted for an apocalyptic yet ultimately spiritual perspective on...