John Charles Young, later known as Robert Bruce, entered the world on November 3, 1943, marking the beginning of a life that would be filled with a diverse array of pursuits and achievements.
As a Scottish native, Robert Bruce would eventually relocate to Auckland, New Zealand, a place that would serve as his home for the majority of his life.
Bruce's illustrious career in professional wrestling commenced in the vibrant city of London, specifically in the year 1967. This marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that would take him to various corners of the globe, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and the picturesque island nation of Fiji.
Throughout his illustrious wrestling career, Bruce would go on to amass an impressive array of championship titles, including the prestigious Commonwealth championship, which he won in the year 1972, in a thrilling match against the formidable John da Silva.
Bruce's wrestling career was tragically cut short due to a plethora of debilitating injuries to his back and elbows, ultimately forcing him to bid farewell to the sport he loved and redirect his focus towards alternative avenues of exploration.
Bruce's impressive career went beyond his work as a talent agent, as he was also a highly skilled and accomplished stuntman and fight co-ordinator, boasting an extensive portfolio that spanned an astonishing number of projects, comprising a remarkable 73 television series, 39 films, and 21 live shows, thus solidifying his reputation as one of the most in-demand professionals in the industry, renowned for his remarkable versatility and expertise in both stunt work and fight choreography.
Bruce's illustrious acting career was characterized by an impressive array of notable performances, with one of his most remarkable roles being that of a former international rugby player in the 1991 film Old Scores.
