Bruce Baum

Bruce Baum (born March 18, 1952) is an American comedian. His live act consists of prop comedy as well as more traditional stand-up material. One of his best-known stand-up routines is his diaper-wearing Baby Man character. Baum is recognized for his large mustache, long hair, and remarkable resemblance to musician David Crosby.

Biography Baum was a football player at UCLA but transferred to the University of California, Davis to receive more playing time. At UC Davis, he earned a degree in political science while performing impromptu comedy routines in the school library and food commons. Bruce also performed as a singer/songwriter while at UC Davis, playing small clubs in and around the Sacramento area. He returned to UCLA to earn a master's degree in film and, while working on film school projects, became friends with comedians such as Garry Shandling, Robin Williams, and Bob Saget. He joined the stand-up circuit in 1977, performing at The Comedy Store. He also appeared frequently on the 1979-80 revival of the TV game show Make Me Laugh.

In 1981, Baum, billed as Bruce "Baby Man" Baum, recorded the comedy song "Marty Feldman Eyes", a parody of the Kim Carnes hit "Bette Davis Eyes". He also starred as "Baby Man" in the movie The Adventures of Babyman: Born To Be Raised. Baums fourth book is titles ON HOLD.

Letters From A Nut (with Barry Marder) More Letters From A Nut (with Barry Marder) Extra Nutty: Even More Letters From A Nut (with Barry Marder) On Hold The Adventures of Babyman - Comic & Coloring Book

Discography

"Don’t Drive" (with NogginBlast) "Marty Feldman Eyes" "Born To Be Raised" (album) "Don’t Cha Wish Your Boyfriend Was Bald Like Me?" (with The Pudgy Bald Guys) "Cowifornication" (with The Red Hot Chili Heifers) Bruce Baum's Greatest Hits Vol. 7