David Bruce
Known for ActingBorn 1916-01-06 — died 1976-05-03Kankakee, 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).
Known for
Sergeant York
1941 · as Bert Thomas
The Sea Hawk
1940 · as Martin Burke
Adventures of Don Juan
1948 · as Count D'Orsini (uncredited)
Santa Fe Trail
1940 · as Phil Sheridan
Gung Ho!
1943 · as Larry O'Ryan
Hi-Jacked
1950 · as Matt
The Letter
1940 · as Man (uncredited)
The Mummy's Ghost
1944 · as Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice)
Flying Tigers
1942 · as Lt. Barton
Knute Rockne All American
1940 · as Reporter When Knute is Ill (uncredited)
Ladies Courageous
1944 · as Frank Garrison
The Sea Wolf
1941 · as Young Sailor
Lady on a Train
1945 · as Wayne Morgan
Timber Fury
1950 · as Jim Caldwell
Jungle Hell
1956 · as Dr. Paul Morrison
Corvette K-225
1943 · as Lt. Rawlins
The Mad Ghoul
1943 · as Ted Allison
Highways by Night
1942 · as Herman - Desk Clerk (uncredited)