Cindy Trimm

Bruce Kimmel, born December 8, 1947, is a prolific figure in the entertainment industry, recognized for his work as an actor, writer, director, composer, and Grammy-nominated record producer. His career spans television, film, theater, and digital media, showcasing a diverse range of talents. Kimmel has appeared in numerous television shows and films, and has also established a substantial career behind the camera.

As a director, he has helmed films, including "The First Nudie Musical" and "The Creature Wasn't Nice," as well as television segments and web series. His theatrical directing credits are extensive, encompassing musicals, plays, and revues, many of which he also wrote. Kimmel's work in musical theater has earned him multiple awards. Furthermore, he has been a dedicated record producer, co-owning a specialty label and later founding his own, releasing a vast catalog of cast albums, concept albums, and soundtracks. He has also released music under the pseudonym "Guy Haines."

Bruce Kimmel began his career as an actor, appearing in a wide array of television programs and films. His television credits include notable series such as "The Partridge Family," "Happy Days," "Laverne & Shirley," and "M*A*S*H." He also featured in various pilots and TV movies, including "Beggarman, Thief" and "If I Had a Million." In cinema, Kimmel acted in films like "The Apple Dumpling Gang," "The First Nudie Musical," and "First Family." His acting roles demonstrate a broad range across different genres and production formats throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

Transitioning to directing and writing, Kimmel took on projects across multiple platforms. He wrote and directed the cult film "The First Nudie Musical," which later gained recognition as an early cable TV hit. He also directed "The Creature Wasn't Nice," later re-released in its original cut. His television directing work includes segments for the HBO series "Likely Stories" and an award-winning documentary. Kimmel further expanded into web series with "Outside the Box" and directed streamed productions like the musical "Tonight's the Night" and the thriller "Revenge." His theatrical writing and directing career is extensive, featuring musicals such as "The Brain From Planet X" and "A Carol Christmas," alongside plays and revues, earning him numerous accolades.

Kimmel has had a significant career in record producing, co-owning the specialty label Bay Cities and later establishing his own division at Varèse Sarabande and founding Fynsworth Alley. He has produced over 180 CDs, including numerous cast albums, concept albums, and soundtracks. His production work earned him a Grammy nomination for the revival cast album of "Hello, Dolly!" and another for an album with jazz pianist Fred Hersch. He has also released music under the pseudonym "Guy Haines" and has had his songs recognized, with "Simply" winning Best Song of the Year at the Mac Awards in 2015. His current label, Kritzerland, continues to release a variety of musical recordings.