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