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David Bruce

Born 1916-01-06

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

Sergeant York 1941 · 7.7 The Sea Hawk 1940 · 7.6 The Sea Wolf 1941 · 7.5 Santa Fe Trail 1940 · 6.2 The Mummy's Ghost 1944 · 5.5 Lady on a Train 1945 · 6.7 Calling Dr. Death 1943 · 6.1 The Mad Ghoul 1943 · 5.8 Can't Help Singing 1944 · 6.2 Corvette K-225 1943 · 6.6