Name : Bruce Payne
Place of birth : London, England
 

His life in short:   
Bruce Payne was born in London in England. He grew up in Kilburn, North London. Bruce's Father was meticulous when he was younger and stated that he was " putting up shelves" when he was born. Bruce had a youthful obsession with the finer points of editing German and Japanese films. At the age of 16 Bruce had a two-year ordeal with Spina- Bifida. Surgery saved his spine but kept him on his back for more than a year. He ended up being behind his studies and gained a hunger for knowledge. " I like to learn things" , Bruce states. Things like jumping out of airplanes, which he tried in preparation for Passenger 57.

  

Bruce's passion for performing started up while being a regular bluffed-entry stowaway on the film lots of Shepperton Studios. With practically no acting experience behind him, Bruce achieved a smooth entry into RADA ( Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) where he spent 3 years (1979-1981) learning to hone his acting craft.   

Payne admits to three varying approaches to auditions, all having proven successful in the past. They involve " learning the source material at length and as much about the director as possible; going in with just one character vibe; or going completely unarmed." It has been a delight to see Bruce in as many films as he has been in. To see him on stage would be an unspeakable delight! There are no words to explain how much Bruce has contributed to the acting profession. He takes pride in his work. Thank you!

North America did not even know about Bruce until he played the role of Charles Rane in " Passenger 57" (1992). He was already a well established actor in England by this time and wanted to tackle the great unknown of the wild west. In 1998 Bruce has carved his name in wood in the US. He does not need to explain to anyone how talented he is. We all can see it on the silver screen. He has charmed us with his intense blue eyes and strong white smile. His voice and beheard from the back row of any theatre. His muscular build is always a treat to see in his films. He has been able to absorb his audience into his character and make them forget where they are until the end credits roll.

Please take a look at his filmography to get a full understanding about this man and his work. If there are any mistakes please correct me as I do not wish to insult anyone.