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

The Letter

as Man (uncredited)

Sergeant York

as Bert Thomas

The Sea Hawk

as Martin Burke

The Mummy's Ghost

as Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice)

The Sea Wolf

as Young Sailor

Santa Fe Trail

as Phil Sheridan

Flying Tigers

as Lt. Barton

Lady on a Train

as Wayne Morgan

Calling Dr. Death

as Robert 'Bob' Duval

Adventures of Don Juan

as Count D'Orsini (uncredited)