Ed Bruce

William Edwin Bruce Jr. was an American country music songwriter, singer, and actor. He was known for writing 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 1981–1982 season.

29 December 1939

Born on the same birth day (29 December): Alison Brie • Bill Aucoin • Brad Grey • Branden Jacobs-Jenkins • Charles Macintosh • David Boon • December 29 • Dylan Minnette • Gelsey Kirkland • Johann Christian Poggendorff • Katy Munger • Leza Lowitz • Mahal (actress) • Nancy J. Currie-Gregg • Vincent Winter • Wayne Huizenga

Born in the same month (December 1939): Ann Cryer • Barry Cunliffe • Dick Bavetta • Eddie Kendricks • Fred Schepisi • Gordon Miller (athlete) • Harold E. Varmus • Joan Brady (American-British writer) • John Amos • John Paul Sr. (racing driver) • Lloyd Axworthy • Nancy Graves • Pedro Jirón • Phil Spector • Philip Anschutz • Soko Richardson