David Bruce
Known for
Public film databases know David Bruce as an American actor, and the profile that emerges from the data is a plain one. He can be seen in 'Sergeant York' in the role of Bert Thomas. 'The Sea Hawk' belongs to the same filmography. Nothing earlier than 1940 is documented. The workload is steady enough, if quiet: 57 credits.
David Bruce
55 Movies
2 Series
Public film databases know David Bruce as an American actor, and the profile that emerges from the data is a plain one. He can be seen in 'Sergeant York' in the role of Bert Thomas. 'The Sea Hawk' belongs to the same filmography. Nothing earlier than 1940 is documented. The workload is steady enough, if quiet: 57 credits.
Movies
Plays Bert Thomas
Sergeant York
1941
Plays Martin Burke
The Sea Hawk
1940
Plays Young Sailor
The Sea Wolf
1941
Plays Phil Sheridan
Santa Fe Trail
1940
Plays Lt. Barton
Flying Tigers
1942
Plays Frank Garrison
Ladies Courageous
1944
Plays Lt. Rawlins
Corvette K-225
1943
Plays Cleve Blunt
Salome, Where She Danced
1945
Plays Matt
Hi-Jacked
1950
Plays Larry O'Ryan
Gung Ho!
1943
Plays Bruce
A Dispatch from Reuters
1940
Plays John Saunders
Flight from Destiny
1941
Plays Wayne Morgan
Lady on a Train
1945
Plays Gerald Tyler
Christmas Holiday
1944
Plays Arnold King
Cannibal Attack
1954
Plays Robert 'Bob' Duval
Calling Dr. Death
1943
Plays Latham
Can't Help Singing
1944
Plays Dr. Paul Morrison
Jungle Hell
1956
Plays Richard Corbett
Moon Over Las Vegas
1944
Plays Gerald Wilson
The Man Who Talked Too Much
1940
Plays Maj. Bolton
Pygmy Island
1950
Plays Cliff Gage
Revenue Agent
1950
Plays Paul Myron
The Smiling Ghost
1941
Plays Johnny Frey
Pony Express Days
1940
Plays Oliver
How's About It
1943
Plays David Ritchie
Singapore Woman
1941
Plays Danny Lee
South of Dixie
1944
Plays Jimmy Lansing
March On, Marines
1940
Plays Charles Giffen
Pier 23
1951
Plays Austrian Sergeant at Tavern
The Iron Glove
1954
Plays Jeffrey Westcott
Susie Steps Out
1946
Plays Daniel Boone
Young Daniel Boone
1950
Plays Ted Allison
The Mad Ghoul
1943
Plays Alan Duncan
The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd
1953
Plays Balt
River's End
1940
Plays Jimmy Barbour
The Body Disappears
1941
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Pygmy Island
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Jungle Hell
Dr. Paul Morrison
1956
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Cannibal Attack
Arnold King
1954
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The Iron Glove
Austrian Sergeant at Tavern
1954
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The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd
Alan Duncan
1953
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General Electric Theater
Stratton · 1 episode
1953–
TV
The Yellow Haired Kid
Charles
1952
Film
Pier 23
Charles Giffen
1951
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Revenue Agent
Cliff Gage
1950
Film
Hurricane at Pilgrim Hill
Tom Adams, Smith's Attorney
1950
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is David Bruce still alive?
David Bruce passed away on May 3, 1976 at age 60.
What are the most famous roles of David Bruce?
David Bruce is best known for roles in The Letter, Sergeant York, The Sea Hawk.
How many movies has David Bruce been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1940), David Bruce has appeared in 55 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was David Bruce's first movie?
The career of David Bruce began with Alice in Movieland (1940).
What is David Bruce's most recent movie or series?
David Bruce's most recent release is Jungle Hell, which premiered on October 17, 1956.
What TV shows has David Bruce appeared in?
On television, David Bruce has appeared in The Cisco Kid, Hopalong Cassidy, General Electric Theater, The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok.
David Bruce
1916-01-06 · Kankakee, Illinois, USA
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).