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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.
Born
Friday, 29 December 1939
Died
Friday, 08 January 2021
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Pardon | J.P. Copeland | 2013 |
| Country Strong | Clint | 2010 |
| Public Enemies | Senator McKellar | 2009 |
| Legends & Lyrics | Self | 2009 |
| Mi Amigo | Bobby Ray | 2002 |
| Blue Valley Songbird | 1999 | |
| The Outfitters | Mitch | 1999 |
| Fire Down Below | Sheriff Lloyd / Lloyd | 1997 |
| A Horse for Danny | Harland MacVie | 1995 |
| Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | Gov. J.Y. Sanders | 1995 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Pardon | J.P. Copeland | 2013 |
| Country Strong | Clint | 2010 |
| Public Enemies | Senator McKellar | 2009 |
| Legends & Lyrics | Self | 2009 |
| Mi Amigo | Bobby Ray | 2002 |
| Blue Valley Songbird | 1999 | |
| The Outfitters | Mitch | 1999 |
| Fire Down Below | Sheriff Lloyd / Lloyd | 1997 |
| A Horse for Danny | Harland MacVie | 1995 |
| Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | Gov. J.Y. Sanders | 1995 |
| Separated by Murder | Daryl Kelso | 1994 |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | Reverend Thunder Malloy | 1993 |
| Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills | Bregman | 1986 |
| The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James | Maj. Edwards / Major Edwards | 1986 |
| Dalton: Code of Vengeance II | Sheriff Johnson | 1986 |
| Bret Maverick | Tom Guthrie | 1981 |
| The Chisholms | Scott | 1979 |
| Nashville on the Road | Self - Guest / Self | 1975 |
| Hee Haw | Self / Self - Guest | 1969 |
| Showcase '68 | Self | 1968 |
