Bruce, Nigel

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Portrait of Nigel Bruce
Nigel Bruce
Name
Bruce, NigelGender: M
Bruce, William Nigel Erle
born on 4 September 1895 at 16:40 (= 4:40 PM )
Place Ensenada, Mexico, 31n52, 116w37
Timezone LMT m116w37 (is local mean time)
Data source
BC/BR in handRodden Rating AA
Astrology data 12°11' 20°32 Asc. 09°55'



Biography

British-American actor born of British parents visiting Mexico as tourists. He served in the British Army in WW I, where he was gravely wounded. Bruce moved onto the British stage, and had many productions in London and on Broadway before entering into British films. In 1934, he moved to Hollywood for a solid career as a supporting actor. Bruce is best remembered for his role as Dr. Watson in the "Sherlock Holmes" series. He also played the role of Dr. Watson for eight years on radio.

Bruce was married to actress Violet Campbell. Died of a heart attack on 10/08/1953, Santa Monica, CA.

Link to Wikipedia biography

Relationships

  • business associate/partner relationship with Rathbone, Basil (born 13 June 1892)

Events

  • Death by Heart Attack 8 October 1953 (Age 58)
  • Family : Change in family responsibilities 1934 (Moved to Hollywood)

Source Notes

B.C. in hand from Steinbrecher

Categories

  • Vocation : Business : Top executive (CEO)
  • Vocation : Entertainment : Live Stage (Legitimate theater before film)
  • Vocation : Entertainment : Actor/ Actress
  • Diagnoses : Body Part Problems : Heart (Terminal attack)
  • Vocation : Military : Wounded (In WW I)
  • Vocation : Military : Military service (British Army)
  • Vocation : Entertainment : Radio/ D.J./ Announcer
  • Lifestyle : Home : Expatriate (Britain to U.S.)

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