Ed Bruce
William Edwin Bruce Jr. (December 29, 1939 – 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 1981–1982 season.
Acted in
Country Strong
2010
as Clint
Public Enemies
2009
as Senator McKellar
Mi Amigo
2002
as Bobby Ray
The Outfitters
1999
as Mitch
Fire Down Below
1997
as Sheriff Lloyd
A Horse for Danny
1995
as Harland MacVie
XXX's & OOO's
1994
as Harlan Hayes
Separated by Murder
1994
as Daryl Kelso
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Reverend Thunder Malloy
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
1986
as Bregman
Dalton: Code of Vengeance II
1986
as Sheriff Johnson
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
1986
as Major Edwards
Bret Maverick
1981
as Tom Guthrie