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

Adventures of Don Juan
Sergeant York
The Sea Hawk
The Sea Wolf
The Letter
Santa Fe Trail
Ladies Courageous
Knute Rockne All American
The Mummy's Ghost
Flying Tigers

Top Movie Credits

Adventures of Don Juan Count D'Orsini (uncredited)
Sergeant York Bert Thomas
The Sea Hawk Martin Burke
The Sea Wolf Young Sailor
The Letter Man (uncredited)
Santa Fe Trail Phil Sheridan
Ladies Courageous Frank Garrison
Knute Rockne All American Reporter When Knute is Ill (uncredited)
The Mummy's Ghost Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice)
Flying Tigers Lt. Barton