William J. Bruce III

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William J Bruce III (born March 4, 1980) [1] is a Canadian author and publicist[2] best known for his work with former NFL players as well as former wrestler Ted DiBiase.

2003–2004: Career beginnings[edit]

Bruce started his career while attending Kingston College in Niagara Falls, Canada.[3] While in attendance there a neighbor broke a gas line. The school was evacuated and it was at this point that Bruce met a production manager who introduced him to the film Home Beyond the Sun (which is a film directed and produced by Academy Award winner Colin Chilvers).

2007–2010[edit]

In early 2007 desiring to return to film, Bruce walked into the office of Byron M. Jones a managing partner for Pure Flix, Byron also owned the company that managed talent,[4] Bruce became the publicist and booking agent to the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase of World Wrestling Entertainment,[5][6] a position he held until late 2010[7][8]

During his time at Pure Flix, Bruce acted as a script revisionist for the Eric Roberts film In the Blink of an Eye[9][10]and doing back end work for their streaming and DVD store, as well as helping to promote films.[11]

Bruce has also worked as publicist to athletes like NFL player Shawn Harper[12][13][14] and author Bill Bean of Discovery Channel.

2010–present[edit]

Bruce served as the executive producer for the 2011 album "Bridge Wars" which features artists such as F.E.R.N (produced by DukeDaGod of The Diplomats), Mahogany Jones (four-time Champion of BET’s "Freestyle Friday's" battle competitions) and Brookyln’s own L.G. Wise.[15][16]

In 2014 Bruce appeared as gang leader Mario "KingPin" Harris in the film Lost Penny;[17][18] a film that starred Rachael McOwen of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and won at the Manhattan Film Festival[19]

Starting in 2016 Bruce hosted the Aussie Osbourne Show with guests Kyle Mills,[20] Gayle Lynds,[21] and Lisa See.[22]

Filmography[edit]

Bibliography[edit]

  • Penholder (Queensbridge Publishing) ISBN 978-0-9813183-1-8
  • The Calling (Polar Expressions Publishing) ISBN 978-1-926925-05-9
  • Fire And Light (Poetry Institute of Canada) ISBN 978-1-926774-11-4

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Películas y Series: William J. Bruce III". La Vanguardia. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  2. ^ "William J. Bruce III".
  3. ^ "Watch – William Bruce III | Grace TV". Gracetelevision.net. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  4. ^ Lowson, Thomas. "Exclusive: Ted DiBiase's Ex-Agent On Working With The WWE Legend". eWrestlingNews. eWrestlingNews. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. ^ Bruce, William J. (2009-05-14). "Muscle Sport Magazine The Million Dollar Dream | Muscle Sport Magazine". Musclesportmag.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  6. ^ "WWE News: DiBiase family profile – Ted, Jr. discusses nearly entering ministry rather than wrestling; Ted DiBiase's ministry and current health issues". PWTorch.com. 2009-05-14. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  7. ^ Lowson, Thomas. "Exclusive: Ted DiBiase's Ex-Agent On Working With The WWE Legend". eWrestlingNews. eWrestlingNews. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Former Publicist To "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase Authors Book". Archived from the original on September 26, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
  9. ^ "WILLIAM J BRUCE III BOOKS IN ORDER". Book Series in Order. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Meet William J. Bruce III". Bold Journey Magazine. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Interview with William J. Bruce III". Canvas Rebel Magazine. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  12. ^ "A New Purpose: The NFL's Shawn Harper". Cbn.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  13. ^ "Former NFL Lineman Shawn Haprer Making a Difference Off the Field » NFL Gridiron Gab (Archive)". NFL Gridiron Gab. 2009-03-15. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  14. ^ "Shawn Harper". 2009-04-03. Archived from the original on April 3, 2009. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  15. ^ "Bridge Wars". Queensbridgerecords.com. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  16. ^ "Bridge Wars". Amazon.com. December 1, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  17. ^ "William J Bruce III [Official Website]". Williamjbruceiii.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  18. ^ "Lost Penny | a Moon Brothers film". Cubecity.org. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  19. ^ "Lost Penny is a Manhattan Film Festival... – CubeCity Entertainment". Facebook. 2015-06-29. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  20. ^ Mills, Kyle. "Listen In: Interview with Aussie Osbourne Show". Kyle Mills #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  21. ^ Lynds, Gayle. "New York Times Bestselling Author Gayle Lynds". Facebook. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  22. ^ "Aussie Osbourne Show". Aussie Osbourne. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  23. ^ "In the Blink of an Eye (2009 Video) : Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.

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