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): Branden Jacobs-Jenkins • Carl Ludwig • David Boon • Jo Van Fleet • Kevin Weisman • Kim Song-ae • Tom Bradley (mayor)

Born in the same month (December 1939): Akong Rinpoche • December 8 • Dick Bavetta • Felix Pappalardi • Gordon Miller (athlete) • James Galway • Joan Brady (American-British writer) • Kathryn Joosten • Pedro Jirón