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David Bruce
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
Salome, Where She Danced
as Cleve Blunt
The Sea Hawk
as Martin Burke
Santa Fe Trail
as Phil Sheridan
Gung Ho!
as Larry O'Ryan
Sergeant York
as Bert Thomas
The Sea Wolf
as Young Sailor
Adventures of Don Juan
as Count D'Orsini (uncredited)
Flying Tigers
as Lt. Barton
Lady on a Train
as Wayne Morgan
The Mummy's Ghost
as Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice)
