Ed Bruce
Actor
December 29, 1939 — January 8, 2021 (81 years)
William Edwin Bruce Jr. is an American country music songwriter, singer and actor. He is known for writing the 1975 song "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" and recording the 1982 country number one hit "You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had". He also co-starred in the television series Bret Maverick with James Garner during the 1981-82 season.
Known For
Filmography
| 2013 | The Pardon · as J.p. CopelandOn Plex |
| 2010 | Country Strong · as Clint |
| 2009 | Public Enemies · as Senator Mckellar |
| 2002 | Mi Amigo · as Bobby Ray |
| 1999 | Blue Valley Songbird · as CastOn Plex |
| 1999 | The Outfitters · as Mitch |
| 1997 | Fire Down Below · as Sheriff Lloyd |
| 1995 | Saratoga Summer · as Harland MacvieOn Plex |
| 1995 | Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long · as Gov. J.y. Sanders |
| 1994 | XXX's & OOO's · as Harlan Hayes |
| 1994 | Separated by Murder · as Daryl KelsoOn Plex |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger · as Reverend Thunder Malloy |
| 1986 | Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills · as Bregman |
| 1986 | The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James · as Major EdwardsOn Plex |
| 1981 | Bret Maverick · as Tom Guthrie |
| 1979 | The Chisholms · as Scott |
| 1969 | Hee Haw · as Self |