David Bruce

Born: 1916-01-06

Birthplace: Kankakee, Illinois, USA

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).

Known For

Sergeant York
Gung Ho!
Santa Fe Trail
The Letter
The Sea Hawk
Adventures of Don Juan
The Sea Wolf
Flying Tigers
The Mummy's Ghost
Salome, Where She Danced

Top Movie Credits

Sergeant York Bert Thomas
Gung Ho! Larry O'Ryan
Santa Fe Trail Phil Sheridan
The Letter Man (uncredited)
The Sea Hawk Martin Burke
Adventures of Don Juan Count D'Orsini (uncredited)
The Sea Wolf Young Sailor
Flying Tigers Lt. Barton
The Mummy's Ghost Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice)