Bruce Bennett

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Characters played by Bruce Bennett

James Cody — The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

A curious Texan who tracks the trio to their camp and proposes to join their gold mining operation. He is voted to be killed by the group but is unfortunately shot during a shootout with bandits. His letter to his wife reveals he worked to support his family.

Albert 'Bert' Pierce — Mildred Pierce (1945)

Mildred's estranged first husband. Their marriage collapses due to resentment and a third party, and he becomes an initial murder suspect due to circumstantial evidence before being cleared by the end of the investigation.

Bob — Dark Passage (1947)

Madge's ex-fiancé who harbors romantic feelings for Irene. He briefly interacts with Madge and Irene, ultimately dragging Madge away after she maliciously hints at a male guest in Irene's apartment.

Saul Hellman — Angels in the Outfield (1951)

1951 film character involved in team dynamics.

Tarzan — The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935)

Tarzan joins Ula Vale and Major Martling in locating the lost city and rescuing D'Arnot from the tribe that holds him. He then pursues P.B. Raglan, who has escaped with the Green Goddess, facing further dangers in the jungle before the idol is secured at sea. He returns with Ula to Greystoke Manor.

Marty Fain — Smart Girls Don't Talk (1948)

The owner of Club Bermuda, an illegal gambling den, who offers to cover patrons' losses but uses threats and violence to collect debts. He becomes involved with Linda Vickers, shoots Nelson Clark, and is implicated in the killing of Doc. Linda helps police record his confession; he is killed during the attempted escape.

Dr. McAdoo — Mystery Street (1950)

A forensics specialist at Harvard Medical School who examines the skeleton discovered on the beach. His analysis helps establish the victim's identity as Vivian Heldon, providing Peter Moralas with a crucial foundation for investigating Vivian's disappearance and death.

Dr. Alfred Norton — The Doctor and the Girl (1949)

Michael’s father is a doctor who is pleased that his son plans to specialize in neurosurgery. He secretly has Taffy discharged from the hospital and warns Michael that marrying her will mean losing family support. Although disappointed after Michael marries her, he eventually bonds with his son after Fabienne’s death.

Reckling — Undertow (1949)

Reckling is Tony Reagan’s old buddy and a detective who becomes involved after Tony is framed for murder. Rather than abandoning Tony, he helps him investigate the crime and uncover the truth about Danny Morgan and Sally Lee. His professional knowledge and personal connection make him an important ally in clearing Tony.

Prison Warden — The Man from Tumbleweeds (1940)

Overseer of the local jail, enforces prison rules.

McManus — The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940)

Character appearing in The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady.

Commissioner Harrison — Three Violent People (1956)

A corrupt Yankee tax commissioner who seizes control of the town during Reconstruction. He weaponizes usurious tax laws to confiscate large ranches, including Colt's. He orchestrates plots to eliminate Colt and Lorna by exploiting Lorna's past, and later attempts to murder Cinch to seize the ranch for himself. He is ultimately killed in the final confrontation.

Career Overview

Bruce Bennett has 124 screen credits in a career dating back to 1932. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Lone Wolf Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer, The New Adventures of Tarzan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
124
Birth Date
1906-05-19
Birth Place
Tacoma, Washington, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q955708), public domain (CC0).