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David Bruce

 
Actor: David Bruce
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  • Born: Jan 06, 1914 in Kankakee, Illinois
  • Died: May 03, 1976 in Hollywood, California
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '40s-'50s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Adventure
  • Career Highlights: The Mad Ghoul, South of Dixie, Joe Palooka in the Big Fight
  • First Major Screen Credit: Singapore Woman (1941)

Biography

Northwestern graduate David Bruce seemed a sure bet for stardom when signed by Warner Bros. in 1940. Bruce's somewhat haunted, sallow features prevented him from being cast in traditional leading man roles, though he was ideally suited for such melodramatic fare as Calling Dr. Death (1943) and The Mad Ghoul (1943), playing a scientist turned zombie in the latter. He remained a reliable supporting actor until deciding to retire from show business in 1955. Twenty-one years later, David Bruce resolved to make a film comeback, but died of a heart attack before those plans could come to fruition. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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David Bruce
Born Marden Andrew McBroom
January 6, 1914(1914-01-06)
Kankakee, Illinois
Died May 3, 1976 (aged 62)
Hollywood, California
Occupation Film actor
Years active 1940–1956
Spouse(s) Cynthia Sory (1943-1962) (her death) 1 child

David Bruce (January 6, 1914 – May 3, 1976) was an American film actor.

Born in Kankakee, Illinois he signed a movie contract with Warner Brothers in 1940. The Northwestern graduate appeared in many movies from the 1940s until 1955 when Bruce decided to give up acting. The 6' 1" actor appeared in over 60 movies including Flying Tigers (1942), Christmas Holiday (1944) and Lady on a Train (1945).

He is the father of singer-songwriter Amanda McBroom, who wrote the song "The Rose", made popular by Bette Midler. His daughter wrote a beautiful tribute to her father in a song titled "Errol Flynn."

Bruce died from a heart attack in Hollywood, California at the age of 62.

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