Bruce Wagner is a well-known American writer, known for his novels that depict a sardonic view of the Hollywood life and screenplay about his books and others.
Early Accomplishments
He dropped out in his junior year at Beverly Hills High and made a living by driving an ambulance, being a Beverly Hills Hotel chauffeur and working at bookstores.
He began writing scripts and articles for magazines during the 70s. His debut screenplay, Young Lust and debut novel, Force Majeure: The Bud Wiggins Stories both almost went into production.
Best Known For
Some of his well-known publications include The Chrysanthemum Palace (2005), Dead Stars (2012), older ones like Wild Palms (1993), I’m Losing You (1996) and his most recent, I Met Someone (2016). His books express an apocalyptic and spiritual overview of humankind through Hollywood’s lens.
Sexual Orientation
Bruce is straight and is married to Laura Peterson since 2009. He is remembered for his marriage to Rebecca De Mornay in 1989 that lasted just a year. He was also previously married to Carol Tiggs for a year plus in 1995. His only other known relationship was with Robin Menken in 1980.
Family
He is the youngest child and only son of the 3 children of Morton Wagner and Bernice Maletz.
Religion
Bruce is a mystic and since 1994, has been known to be a close associate and admirer of shaman/author, Carlos Castaneda until his death. He has also studied under the Indian guru, Ramesh Balsekar.
Worth To Know
Asides writing, he has also directed 2 films; I’m Losing You (about his book) in 1998 and Women in Film in 2001.
As an actor, he can be seen in as the executioner in Shocker in 1989 and a bigger role in Maps to the Stars in 2014.
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