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
- 2004: Home Beyond the Sun
- 2009: In the Blink of an Eye[23]
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
- ^ "Películas y Series: William J. Bruce III". La Vanguardia. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "William J. Bruce III".
- ^ "Watch – William Bruce III | Grace TV". Gracetelevision.net. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ^ Lowson, Thomas. "Exclusive: Ted DiBiase's Ex-Agent On Working With The WWE Legend". eWrestlingNews. eWrestlingNews. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Bruce, William J. (2009-05-14). "Muscle Sport Magazine The Million Dollar Dream | Muscle Sport Magazine". Musclesportmag.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Lowson, Thomas. "Exclusive: Ted DiBiase's Ex-Agent On Working With The WWE Legend". eWrestlingNews. eWrestlingNews. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Former Publicist To "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase Authors Book". Archived from the original on September 26, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
- ^ "WILLIAM J BRUCE III BOOKS IN ORDER". Book Series in Order. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Meet William J. Bruce III". Bold Journey Magazine. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Interview with William J. Bruce III". Canvas Rebel Magazine. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "A New Purpose: The NFL's Shawn Harper". Cbn.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Shawn Harper". 2009-04-03. Archived from the original on April 3, 2009. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ^ "Bridge Wars". Queensbridgerecords.com. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "Bridge Wars". Amazon.com. December 1, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "William J Bruce III [Official Website]". Williamjbruceiii.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ^ "Lost Penny | a Moon Brothers film". Cubecity.org. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ^ "Lost Penny is a Manhattan Film Festival... – CubeCity Entertainment". Facebook. 2015-06-29. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ^ Mills, Kyle. "Listen In: Interview with Aussie Osbourne Show". Kyle Mills #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ Lynds, Gayle. "New York Times Bestselling Author Gayle Lynds". Facebook. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Aussie Osbourne Show". Aussie Osbourne. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "In the Blink of an Eye (2009 Video) : Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-03-08.