Bruce McGill is a talented actor who is rarely seen in the lead roles. This man has established himself as the master of the episode, which is completely satisfactory to him. Viewers learned about its existence thanks to the action-packed film "Menagerie", in which he embodied the image of Daniel Simpson. “Law-abiding citizen”, “Meadow Dogs”, “Accessory”, “Great Scam” - famous films with his participation. What else can you tell about the actor?
Bruce McGill: The Start
The star of the film “Menagerie” was born in Texas, it happened in July 1950. Bruce McGill was born in the family of an insurance agent and actress. The boy inherited interest in the world of dramatic art from his mother. As a child, he began to play in amateur performances, tearing off the applause of a few spectators who were still then.
By the time he graduated from high school, Bruce had already confirmed his intention to become an actor. He decided to continue his education at the University of Texas, chose the faculty of dramatic art.
First successes
Bruce McGill is not one of the actors who quickly achieved fame. For several years he attended castings to no avail. For the first time, a young man appeared on the set in 1977. He played a small role in the film "Handle with care."
In 1978, fate finally smiled at the novice actor. He played a small but vivid role in the comedy “Menagerie”. Thanks to this film, Bruce's career went uphill. To consolidate the success, McGill was helped by the chilling horror "Hand".
Film career
Managed to become a sought-after actor Bruce McGill. Films with his participation began to be released one after another. “It’s quite hard”, “Silkwood”, “In the night”, “Wild cats”, “Without mercy”, “Waiting for the moon”, “End of the way”, “Frozen” - he actively acted in films. The world of TV shows also did not go unnoticed by Bruce. He played in Quantum Leap, Crypt Tales, and Criminal Story.
McGill was able to draw attention to himself again in 1991. He starred in the action movie "The Last Boy Scout", sharing the set with Bruce Willis. The picture tells the story of a private detective, in whose life a black stripe has come. His second half has an affair with his best friend, his daughter began a crisis of adolescence, at work problems.
The actor managed to be in the company of stars again in 1994. Bruce McGill appeared in the film Patrol of Time, which also starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. Then came the drama "Meadow Dogs" with his participation. This tape tells about the secrets of a small town in which some rich people live. The audience liked the thriller “Letters of a Killer”, in which you can also see Bruce.
What else to see
It is difficult to list all the famous films and series in which Bruce McGill starred. The biography of the star is noted by the fact that in 1999 he took part in the drama "His Man." The tape tells the story of Jeffrey Wygand, who was vice president of a successful tobacco company. This man lost his post due to the fact that he was against the addition of the component responsible for addiction to cigarettes.
In the new century, the actor continued to act actively. “The Legend of Bagher Vance”, “Through Wounds”, “Price of Fear” - new films with his participation were constantly released. The comedic role went to the man in the comedy "Blonde in Law 2", the image of the dramatic character he embodied in the film "Waiting for the Moon." The drama "Deception", in which McGill also starred, received great resonance.
In 2009, Bruce played a negative character in the drama "Hostage." This is a story about three men who captured a single mother and threatened her to rob a bank. An interesting role went to the actor in the thriller Law-abiding Citizen, which tells the story of an assistant prosecutor who was forced to delve into the secrets of a mentally unstable lawbreaker. “Mission to Miami”, “Night Runaway”, “Joint Trip” - relatively new paintings with McGill.
Personal life
Of course, fans are not only interested in the roles that Bruce McGill managed to perform. The personal life of the master of the episode also takes the public. An actor is a person who can hardly be blamed for inconstancy. For many years now, he has been married to a woman named Gloria, who has nothing to do with the world of cinema. Bruce willingly answers questions related to his creative activity, but does not like to discuss his personal life. Therefore, there is practically no information about it.