---
name: "Bruce Bennett"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/bruce-bennett"
fi1m_id: "bruce-bennett"
imdb_id: "nm0071636"
tmdb_id: 30303
wikidata_id: "Q955708"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "19 May 1906"
died: "24 February 2007"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 84
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-09-20T01:18:55.690069+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Bruce Bennett

## Identity

Bruce Bennett

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/bruce-bennett
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** bruce-bennett
- **IMDb ID:** nm0071636
- **TMDB ID:** 30303
- **Wikidata ID:** Q955708
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Bennett, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q955708, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0071636/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/30303

Actor. Born 19 May 1906 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Died 24 February 2007.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 19 May 1906, Tacoma, Washington, USA
- **Died:** 24 February 2007
- **Active:** 1943–1948
- **Also known as:** Harold Herman Brix, Herman Brix
- **Average Fi1m score:** 84, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 84 to 80 across 3 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 0 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 2, Adventure 1, Comedy 1, Crime 1, Romance 1, Western 1
- **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $10m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Bennett, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q955708, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0071636/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/30303

## Streaming the US now

- **The Roku Channel:** [*The More the Merrier*](https://film.one/film/the-more-the-merrier.md) (82)

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## Biography

Bruce Bennett (born Harold Herman Brix, also credited as Herman Brix) was an American actor. Born in Tacoma, Washington, he was a college athlete at the University of Washington, where he played football in the 1926 Rose Bowl and competed in track and field. He won the silver medal in the shot put at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.

Brix began his film career in the early 1930s and played the title role in the 1935 serial *The New Adventures of Tarzan*. He changed his professional name to Bruce Bennett around 1940 to avoid typecasting. His screen career, interrupted by service in the United States Navy during the Second World War, included supporting roles in films such as *Sahara* (1943), *Mildred Pierce* (1945), *Dark Passage* (1947) and *The Treasure of the Sierra Madre* (1948). He appeared in numerous television series, including five episodes of *Perry Mason*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, latimes.com, washingtonpost.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *The Treasure of the Sierra Madre* (1948), Fi1m 88, as James Cody — [page](https://film.one/film/the-treasure-of-the-sierra-madre.md)
- *Mildred Pierce* (1945), Fi1m 83, as Albert 'Bert' Pierce — [page](https://film.one/film/mildred-pierce-1945.md)
- *The More the Merrier* (1943), Fi1m 82, as FBI Agent Evans — [page](https://film.one/film/the-more-the-merrier.md)

## Complete filmography (137)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Tarzan: Lord of the Movies* (2017), as Tarzan (Archive Footage)
- *Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'* (2003), as James Cody (archive footage)
- *Tarzan at the Movies, Part 2: The Many Faces of Tarzan* (1996), as Tarzan (archive footage)
- *Laat de dokter maar schuiven* (1980), as John
- *The Clones* (1973), as Clone Lab Assistant
- *Deadhead Miles* (1972), as Johnny Mesquitero
- *Lassie: Well of Love* (1970), as Bert Daniels
- *Torpedo of Doom* (1966), as Lt. Frank Corley
- *Branded* (1965), series, Actor
- *Kraft Suspense Theatre* (1963), series, as Gen. Adams
- *The Virginian* (1962), series, as Silas Graham
- *The Outsider* (1961), as Gen. Bridges
- *Fiend of Dope Island* (1960), as Charlie Davis · Writer
- *The Alligator People* (1959), as Dr. Eric Lorimer
- *The Cosmic Man* (1959), as Dr. Karl Sorenson
- *77 Sunset Strip* (1958), series, Actor
- *The Texan* (1958), series, Actor
- *Flaming Frontier* (1958), as Capt. Jim Hewson
- *Perry Mason* (1957), series, as Lawrence Balfour, Dan Morgan, Matt Lambert, Malone, Reve Watson
- *Ain't No Time for Glory* (1957), as Lt. Col. Steven Granville
- *Panic!* (1957), series, Actor
- *Three Violent People* (1956), as Commissioner Harrison
- *Love Me Tender* (1956), as Maj. Kincaid
- *Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer* (1956), as Daniel Boone
- *West Point* (1956), series, Actor
- *The Three Outlaws* (1956), as Charlie Trenton
- *The Bottom of the Bottle* (1956), as Brand
- *Hidden Guns* (1956), as Stragg
- *Robbers' Roost* (1955), as 'Bull' Herrick
- *Damon Runyon Theater* (1955), series, as Professor Woodhead
- *Strategic Air Command* (1955), as Gen. Espy
- *The Big Tip Off* (1955), as Bob Gilmore
- *Lassie* (1954), series, Actor
- *Dragonfly Squadron* (1954), as Dr. Stephen Cottrell
- *Stories of the Century* (1954), series, as William Clark Charles Quantrill
- *With This Ring* (1954), as Frederick C. Miller
- *Letter to Loretta* (1953), series, as Seth Ranson
- *Dream Wife* (1953), as Charlie Elkwood
- *Cavalcade of America* (1952), series, as Abe Lincoln
- *Sudden Fear* (1952), as Steve Kearney
- *Angels in the Outfield* (1951), as Saul Hellman
- *Schlitz Playhouse of Stars* (1951), series, as Judge Paul Maston
- *The Last Outpost* (1951), as Col. Jeb Britton
- *The Great Missouri Raid* (1951), as Cole Younger
- *The Second Face* (1950), as Paul Curtis
- *Lux Video Theatre* (1950), series, as Dr. Grant, Ben Archer
- *Shakedown* (1950), as David Glover
- *Mystery Street* (1950), as Dr. McAdoo
- *Undertow* (1949), as Reckling
- *Without Honor* (1949), as Fred Bandle
- *The Doctor and the Girl* (1949), as Dr. Alfred Norton
- *The House Across the Street* (1949), as Matthew J. Keever
- *The Younger Brothers* (1949), as Jim Younger
- *To the Victor* (1948), as Henderson
- *Smart Girls Don't Talk* (1948), as Marty Fain
- *Silver River* (1948), as Stanley Moore
- *The Treasure of the Sierra Madre* (1948), as James Cody — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/the-treasure-of-the-sierra-madre.md)
- *Dark Passage* (1947), as Bob
- *Cheyenne* (1947), as Ed Landers
- *Nora Prentiss* (1947), as Dr. Joel Merriam
- *The Man I Love* (1946), as San Thomas
- *A Stolen Life* (1946), as Jack R. Talbot
- *Beer Barrel Polecats* (1946), as Prison Guard (archive footage)
- *Danger Signal* (1945), as Dr. Andrew Lang
- *Mildred Pierce* (1945), as Albert 'Bert' Pierce — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/mildred-pierce-1945.md)
- *I'm from Arkansas* (1944), as Bob Hamlin
- *U-Boat Prisoner* (1944), as Archie Gibbs
- *There's Something About a Soldier* (1943), as Frank Molloy
- *Sahara* (1943), as Waco Hoyt
- *Frontier Fury* (1943), as Clem Hawkins (uncredited)
- *The More the Merrier* (1943), as FBI Agent Evans — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-more-the-merrier.md)
- *Murder in Times Square* (1943), as Supai George
- *Underground Agent* (1942), as Lee Graham
- *Sabotage Squad* (1942), as Lieutenant John Cronin
- *Atlantic Convoy* (1942), as Capt. Morgan
- *Submarine Raider* (1942), as 1st Office Russell
- *Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!* (1942), as Tommy Lydel
- *Honolulu Lu* (1941), as Skelly
- *Three Girls About Town* (1941), as Reporter
- *The Officer and the Lady* (1941), as Bob Conlon
- *Two Latins from Manhattan* (1941), as Federal Agent
- *Dutiful But Dumb* (1941), as Vulgarian Soldier in General's Office (uncredited)
- *So Long Mr. Chumps* (1941), as Prison Guard / Truck Driver (uncredited)
- *The Phantom Submarine* (1940), as Paul Sinclair
- *The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date* (1940), as Scotty
- *West of Abilene* (1940), as Frank Garfield
- *No Census, No Feeling* (1940), as Football Player #20 (uncredited)
- *Glamour for Sale* (1940), as Cop (uncredited)
- *The Spook Speaks* (1940), as Mordini's former assistant
- *Before I Hang* (1940), as Dr. Paul Ames
- *The Secret Seven* (1940), as Patrick Norris
- *How High Is Up?* (1940), as Workman with Leaky Lunchpail (uncredited)
- *Girls of the Road* (1940), as Officer Sullavan
- *The Taming of the Snood* (1940), as Detective
- *Babies for Sale* (1940), as Policeman
- *Boobs in the Woods* (1940), as Park Ranger (uncredited)
- *The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady* (1940), as McManus
- *Island of Doomed Men* (1940), as Hazen - Guard (uncredited)
- *Escape to Glory* (1940), as Ship's gunnery officer
- *The Man from Tumbleweeds* (1940), as Prison Warden
- *The Man with Nine Lives* (1940), as State Trooper (uncredited)
- *Hi-Yo Silver* (1940), as Bert Rogers
- *Blazing Six Shooters* (1940), as Geologist Winthrop
- *The Heckler* (1940), as Ole Margarine
- *Five Little Peppers at Home* (1940), as Jim - King's Chauffeur
- *Convicted Woman* (1940), as Reporter (uncredited)
- *Cafe Hostess* (1940), as Budge
- *Invisible Stripes* (1939), as Rich Man (uncredited)
- *My Son Is Guilty* (1939), as Lefty
- *Blondie Brings Up Baby* (1939), as Mason's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- *Five Little Peppers And How They Grew* (1939), as Tom - King's Chauffeur
- *Daredevils of the Red Circle* (1939), as Tiny Dawson
- *Hawk of the Wilderness* (1938), as Lincoln Rand Jr / Kioga
- *Land of Fighting Men* (1938), as Fred Mitchell
- *The Fighting Devil Dogs* (1938), as Lieutenant Frank Corby
- *Tarzan and the Green Goddess* (1938), as Tarzan
- *The Lone Ranger* (1938), as Bert Rogers
- *Amateur Crook* (1937), as Jimmy Baxter
- *Danger Patrol* (1937), as Joe
- *Sky Racket* (1937), as Eric Lane - Agent 17
- *Million Dollar Racket* (1937), as Larry Duane
- *Flying Fists* (1937), as Hal "Chopper' Donovan, aka Hal Smith
- *A Million to One* (1936), as Johnny Kent
- *Silks and Saddles* (1936), as Jimmy Shay
- *Two Minutes to Play* (1936), as Martin Granville
- *Shadow of Chinatown* (1936), as Martin Andrews
- *Shadow of Chinatown* (1936), as Martin Andrews
- *The New Adventures of Tarzan* (1935), as Tarzan
- *The New Adventures of Tarzan* (1935), as Tarzan
- *Student Tour* (1934), as Hercules
- *Death on the Diamond* (1934), as Man on Ticket Line (uncredited)
- *Treasure Island* (1934), as Man at Tavern (uncredited)
- *Riptide* (1934), as Man at Cannes Bar (uncredited)
- *Meet the Baron* (1933), as Train Passenger (uncredited)
- *College Humor* (1933), as Student
- *Movie Crazy* (1932), as Dinner Guest (Uncredited)
- *Million Dollar Legs* (1932), as Klopstokian Athlete (uncredited)

## Gallery

- ![Bruce Bennett](https://film.one/media/person/105291/gallery-9bf48ab64a71.jpg) Bruce Bennett — unknown (Columbia Pictures), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/Bruce_Bennett.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Cinema Theater (1948)](https://film.one/media/person/105291/gallery-21e3776adba0.jpg) Cinema Theater (1948) — Self Scanned, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a1/1948_-_Cinema_Theater_-_20_Apr_MC_-_Allentown_PA.jpg/1280px-1948_-_Cinema_Theater_-_20_Apr_MC_-_Allentown_PA.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Poster for the 1937 film A Million to One. There are no copyright marks. At bottom left is Country of origin USA. At bottom right is Morgan Litho Corp. Clevelan](https://film.one/media/person/105291/gallery-ed07119655de.jpg) Poster for the 1937 film A Million to One. There are no copyright marks. At bottom left is Country of origin USA. At bottom right is Morgan Litho Corp. Clevelan — Fanchon Royer Productions, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/af/A_Million_to_One_poster.jpg/1280px-A_Million_to_One_poster.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Baseline Drive-In theater advertisement for the double-feature, American horror/sci fi films: House on Haunted Hill and The Cosmic Man. 13 May 1959.](https://film.one/media/person/105291/gallery-52b90f4a2c16.jpg) Baseline Drive-In theater advertisement for the double-feature, American horror/sci fi films: House on Haunted Hill and The Cosmic Man. 13 May 1959. — Allied Artists, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Baseline_Drive-in_Ad_-_13_May_1959%2C_Highland%2C_CA.jpg/1280px-Baseline_Drive-in_Ad_-_13_May_1959%2C_Highland%2C_CA.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Sujet : Bennett, Bruce (1906-2007) -- Portraits Athlètes -- Portraits -- États-Unis Lancer du poids -- Londres (GB) Londres (GB) Portraits -- 1914-1945 Référenc (1928)](https://film.one/media/person/105291/gallery-a568f1f44228.jpg) Sujet : Bennett, Bruce (1906-2007) -- Portraits Athlètes -- Portraits -- États-Unis Lancer du poids -- Londres (GB) Londres (GB) Portraits -- 1914-1945 Référenc (1928) — Central News (Agence photographique). Agence photographique pour le document reproduit (commanditaire)

Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/H._Brix%2C_USA_%28lanceur_de_poids_am%C3%A9ricain%2C_Stamford_Bridge%2C_11_ao%C3%BBt_1928%29_%28CNews%29_-_btv1b53203710v.jpg/1280px-H._Brix%2C_USA_%28lanceur_de_poids_am%C3%A9ricain%2C_Stamford_Bridge%2C_11_ao%C3%BBt_1928%29_%28CNews%29_-_btv1b53203710v.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Sport. Sport, Olympische Spelen Amsterdam, 1928 : De Amerikaan Herman Brix (Bruce Bennett) tijdens het kogelwerpen. Hij werd tweede met 15.75 m.](https://film.one/media/person/105291/gallery-f6eec970cc04.jpg) Sport. Sport, Olympische Spelen Amsterdam, 1928 : De Amerikaan Herman Brix (Bruce Bennett) tijdens het kogelwerpen. Hij werd tweede met 15.75 m. — Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Herman_Brix_1928.jpg/1280px-Herman_Brix_1928.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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