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Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce is best known for Under the Mountain, American Playhouse and Theatre 625. Robert Bruce was born on November 3, 1943. Robert Bruce died on March 2, 2009 at the age of 65.
- Born
- November 3, 1943
- Place of birth
- Musselburgh, Scotland, UK
- Died
- March 2, 2009 (65 years old)
Biography
Robert Bruce (born John Charles Young, 3 November 1943 - 2 March 2009) was a Scottish-born professional wrestler and talent agent, stuntman and actor in Auckland, New Zealand.
He began wrestling in London in 1967, and toured the United Kingdom, South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, eventually settling in New Zealand in the 1970s after wrestling John da Silva there for the Commonwealth championship in 1972.
Bruce retired from wrestling due to injuries to his back and elbows, and decided to form a talent agency in 1978 when he realised that there was no such company in New Zealand.
In addition to representing several of New Zealand's top actors, Bruce worked as a stuntman and fight co-ordinator on several New Zealand films, television shows and theatrical plays, working on 73 TV series, 39 films and 21 live shows, and as an actor played the role of a former international rugby player in the 1991 film Old Scores.
He began wrestling in London in 1967, and toured the United Kingdom, South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, eventually settling in New Zealand in the 1970s after wrestling John da Silva there for the Commonwealth championship in 1972.
Bruce retired from wrestling due to injuries to his back and elbows, and decided to form a talent agency in 1978 when he realised that there was no such company in New Zealand.
In addition to representing several of New Zealand's top actors, Bruce worked as a stuntman and fight co-ordinator on several New Zealand films, television shows and theatrical plays, working on 73 TV series, 39 films and 21 live shows, and as an actor played the role of a former international rugby player in the 1991 film Old Scores.
Known for
Filmography
- 1982American PlayhouseNelson Rodker
- 1981Under the Mountain
- 1964Theatre 625Captain of Horse
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Bruce been in?
Robert Bruce is best known for Under the Mountain, American Playhouse and Theatre 625.
When was Robert Bruce born?
Robert Bruce was born on November 3, 1943. (Musselburgh, Scotland, UK)
How old is Robert Bruce?
Robert Bruce died on March 2, 2009 at the age of 65.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·