David Bruce

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 1 185 m actor appeared in over 60 movies including Flying Tigers 1942 Christmas Holiday 1944 and Lady on a Train 1945