David Bruce
Known For
Acting
Born
1916-01-06 in Kankakee, Illinois, USA
Died
1976-05-03
Biography
David Bruce (born Marden Andrew McBroom; January 6, 1914 – May 3, 1976) was an American film actor, known for his chilling performance as Ted Allison in The Mad Ghoul. He was a company member of Peninsula Players Theatre in Fish Creek, Wisconsin in 1939. Born in Kankakee, Illinois, he signed a movie contract with Warner Brothers in 1940. The Northwestern University graduate appeared in many movies from the 1940s until 1955 when Bruce decided to give up acting. The 6' 1" (1.85 m) actor appeared in over 60 movies including Flying Tigers (1942), Christmas Holiday (1944) and Lady on a Train (1945).
Most Known For
The Cisco Kid
as Henchman Montana
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Cannibal Attack
as Arnold King
Hi-Jacked
as Matt
Hopalong Cassidy
Timber Fury
as Jim Caldwell
The Beulah Show
as Harry Henderson
Sergeant York
as Bert Thomas
The Letter
as Man (uncredited)
The Sea Hawk
as Martin Burke
Santa Fe Trail
as Phil Sheridan
Highways by Night
as Herman - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Adventures of Don Juan
as Count D'Orsini (uncredited)
Jungle Hell
as Dr. Paul Morrison
General Electric Theater
as Stratton
Flying Tigers
as Lt. Barton
Gung Ho!
as Larry O'Ryan
The Sea Wolf
as Young Sailor
The Mummy's Ghost
as Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice)
Knute Rockne All American
as Reporter When Knute is Ill (uncredited)