David Bruce
Born	Marden Andrew McBroom January 6, 1914(1914-01-06) Kankakee, Illinois
Died	May 3, 1976 (aged 62) Hollywood, California
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1940–1956
Spouse(s)	Cynthia Sory (1943-1962) (her death) 1 child

David Bruce (January 6, 1914 – May 3, 1976) was an American film actor.

Born in Kankakee, Illinois he signed a movie contract with Warner Brothers in 1940. The Northwestern graduate appeared in many movies from the 1940s until 1955 when Bruce decided to give up acting. The 6' 1" actor appeared in over 60 movies including Flying Tigers (1942), Christmas Holiday (1944) and Lady on a Train (1945).

He is the father of singer-songwriter Amanda McBroom, who wrote the song "The Rose", made popular by Bette Midler. His daughter wrote a beautiful tribute to her father in a song titled "Errol Flynn."

Bruce died from a heart attack in Hollywood, California at the age of 62.

[edit] External links

• David Bruce at the Internet Movie Database
• David Bruce at Allmovie