Clyde, affectionately known as The Commander to those who have had the pleasure of knowing and admiring him, holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Duquesne University and an MBA in Finance from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and the University of Wyoming.
Clyde's passion for acting began at a young age, and he showcased his talent by starring in his high school play at Holy Innocents High School in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During his time at Duquesne University, he met his future wife, Anne, with whom he would go on to build a life spanning over five decades.
After completing his education, Clyde and his wife moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they started their family and had two children, Judd and Julie (Jules) Bruff. Clyde then began his military career, serving as a SAC Squadron Commander, overseeing 5% of the U.S. Air Force's land-based nuclear weaponry.
Following his military service, Clyde and his family relocated to Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where they fell in love with the Golden State and decided to make it their permanent residence. Clyde went on to pursue a successful career as a stockbroker in San Francisco.
Years later, Clyde revisited his first love, performing, by becoming a radio talk-show host for KSFO/ABC and KGO/ABC radio, as well as an on-camera financial host on KPIX/CBS TV. He then trained professionally with renowned acting coaches Terry McGovern, Gwen Gilliss, David Dean Bottrell, and Jeffery Brooks, becoming a proud member of SAG/AFTRA in the fall of 2007.
Since 2002, Clyde has appeared in numerous Hollywood feature films, independent films, and TV series, taking on a wide range of roles, including Lead, Co-Star, Supporting Actor, and Voice Actor. Some of his notable credits include 'Milk', 'The Shift', 'Magic Blood, Six Sex Scenes and a Murder', 'Illusion', 'S.S. Humanity', 'Undercut', 'Valentine's Day', 'The Master', 'The Art of Existing', 'Sense of Need', 'Eight Thirty-Two', 'Undercut', 'Agent Steele', and 'Crossing Canyon'.
In addition to his film and television work, Clyde has also appeared in numerous commercials and recorded countless voice projects. In 2023, his daughter, actor and filmmaker Jules Bruff, cast him in her latest feature film, 'Good Side of Bad'.
