Biography
William Edwin Bruce Jr. (December 29, 1939 β January 8, 2021) was an American country music songwriter, singer, and actor. He was 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 1981β1982 season.
Filmography
all 17
Movies 15
TV Shows 2
J.P. Copeland
The Pardon (2013)
Movie
Senator McKellar
Public Enemies (2009)
Movie
5.67
Senator Edwards
A Father's Rights (2008)
Movie
Bobby Ray
Mi Amigo (2002)
Movie
Harland MacVie
A Horse for Danny (1995)
Movie
Harlan Hayes
XXX's & OOO's (1994)
Movie
Daryl Kelso
Separated by Murder (1994)
Movie
Reverend Thunder Malloy
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
TV
5.63
Sheriff Johnson
Dalton: Code of Vengeance II (1986)
Movie
Tom Guthrie
Bret Maverick (1981)
TV
JT Grayson
Finding Harmony
Movie
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GenderMale
Birthday1939-12-29
Deathday2021-01-08 (81 years old)
Birth NameWilliam Edwin Bruce Jr.
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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