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Acting
David Bruce
David Bruce is best known for The Cisco Kid, Hopalong Cassidy, General Electric Theater and The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok. David Bruce was born on January 6, 1916. David Bruce died on May 3, 1976 at the age of 60.
- Born
- January 6, 1916
- Place of birth
- Kankakee, Illinois, USA
- Died
- May 3, 1976 (60 years old)
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).
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
Filmography
- 1953General Electric TheaterStratton
- 1952Hopalong Cassidy
- 1951The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
- 1950The Cisco KidHenchman Montana
- 1950The Beulah ShowHarry Henderson
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Bruce been in?
David Bruce is best known for The Cisco Kid, Hopalong Cassidy, General Electric Theater and The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok.
When was David Bruce born?
David Bruce was born on January 6, 1916. (Kankakee, Illinois, USA)
How old is David Bruce?
David Bruce died on May 3, 1976 at the age of 60.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·