
David Bruce
- Date of Birth: 1916-01-06
- Date of Death: 1976-05-03
- Place of Birth: 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 Pen... 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).

The Letter
Crime, Drama • 1940 November

Sergeant York
War, Drama • 1941 September

The Sea Wolf
Adventure, Drama • 1941 March

The Sea Hawk
Adventure, History, Romance • 1940 August

The Beulah Show
Comedy • 1950 October

Singapore Woman
Drama • 1941 May

Lady on a Train
Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller • 1945 August

Calling Dr. Death
Mystery, Thriller, Horror • 1943 December

The Smiling Ghost
Comedy, Mystery, Horror • 1941 September

Adventures of Don Juan
Adventure, Romance, Action • 1948 December