Bruce Spielbauer

Bruce Spielbauer

Personal Details

Biography

Bruce Spielbauer, a seasoned actor with an impressive repertoire, has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry. With a staggering 100+ feature films, numerous TV shows, and commercials under his belt, he has also had the privilege of performing in over 140 professional plays since the inception of his acting career.

As a Chicago-based actor, Bruce frequently travels for work, which allows him to explore new roles and characters. He has stated that he particularly enjoys the process of bringing a character to life, starting from the written page. Bruce has a strong preference for roles that are multi-dimensional, rather than mere stereotypes or clichés.

Bruce's acting journey began with formal training in his teenage years, at the age of 14, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in acting. He has continued to hone his craft through numerous workshops, classes, and seminars, and remains committed to ongoing formal training to this day. His most recent mentor was Robyn Coffin, a regular cast member on NBC's TV series "Chicago Fire".

On stage, Bruce has had the opportunity to work as a full-time company member of a professional summer-rep dinner-theatre for seven seasons. He has also worked as a full-time actor on a Riverboat on the Mississippi River for eight seasons. Throughout the years, he has continued to work on stage, particularly in Chicago, before branching out to film and television in the late 1990s.

In recent years, Bruce has focused on his work in movies and TV, while still making it a priority to return to the stage at least once a year. He is represented by Ambassador Talent for acting, voice, and print work.

Career

2021
For Hannah
For Hannah as Sheriff Cooper
Without Grace
Without Grace as Drifter
2019
The Lurker
The Lurker as Arthur Scott
Market Value
Market Value as Richard Allen
2015
Dearest Jane
Dearest Jane as John McDonald
2014
Bachelors Grove
Bachelors Grove as Ralph Peterson
2013
The Wayward Sun
The Wayward Sun as The Cactus (voice)
2012
Bled White
Bled White as Sam Dale
2011
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight as The Trader
2010
One Year
One Year as Mr. Hanson
2008
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight as High-Ranking Police Official (uncredited)