William Edwin "Ed" Bruce, Jr. (born December 29, 1939) is an American country music songwriter and singer. He is known for penning 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 1981-82 season.
| Full Name | Ed Bruce |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | December 29, 1939 |
| Place Of Birth | Keiser, Arkansas, USA |
| Occupation | Songwriter, singer, commercial voice-over |
| Profession | Actor, Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | Trey Bruce |
| Nicknames | Ed Bruce, Bruce, Ed |
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| Nominations | British Academy Television Craft Award for Special, Visual & Graphic Effects |
| Movies | Fire Down Below, Country Strong, Public Enemies, The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James, Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long, A Horse for Danny, The Outfitters, The Pardon, Finding Harmony, Mi Amigo, Bret Maverick: The Lazy Ace, Ed Bruce & Lynn Anderson: Fools for Each Other, Walker, Texas Ranger: Son... |
| TV Shows | Bret Maverick, Showcase '68 |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| American Honey | 2016 | writer: "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" |
| The Ranch | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
| The Marty Stuart Show | 2011 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes |
| Crook & Chase | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
| W. | 2008/I | writer: "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" |
| Generation Kill | 2008 | TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode |
| Catch and Release | 2006/II | writer: "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" 1976 |
| CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country | 2006 | Video Game "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" |
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | 2004 | Video Game performer: "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" / writer: "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" |
| Big Eden | 2000 | writer: "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" |
| The Ride | 1997/I | writer: "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" |
| True Blue | 1996 | writer: "Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" |
| Tennessee Crossroads | 1994 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode |
| The Cowboy Way | 1994 | writer: "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" |
| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1989 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
| Webster | TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 1985 music - 1 episode, 1985 |
| Raamit ränniin | 1985 | TV Movie writer: "Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up To Be Cowboys" |
| Knight Rider | 1984 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
| The Dukes of Hazzard | 1983 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
| Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 | 1983 | performer: "Buford T. Justice" / writer: "Buford T. Justice" |
| Tough Enough | 1983 | lyrics: "Rainbows Never Touch The Ground" / music: "Rainbows Never Touch The Ground" |
| CHiPs | 1983 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
| Six Pack | 1982 | writer: "Texas When I Die" |
| Bret Maverick | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1981 writer - 1 episode, 1981 |
| Hard Country | 1981 | lyrics: "TEXAS WHEN I DIE" / music: "TEXAS WHEN I DIE" |
| Urban Cowboy | 1980 | writer: "Mamma's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" |
| The Electric Horseman | 1979 | writer: "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" - uncredited |
| 8th Annual Country Music Association Awards | 1974 | TV Special writer: "The Man That Turned My Mama On" |
