Bruce Glover

Bruce Herbert Glover (born November 2, 1932, died March 12, 2025) was an American character actor. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.[2] He was of English and Swedish descent.[3][4] He was best known for his role of the assassin Mr. Wint in the James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever. He was the father of actor Crispin Glover. Glover died at a Los Angeles hospital on March 12, 2025, at the age of 92.[5] His son Crispin announced his father's death on Instagram with a tribute of personal and professional pictures on March 29.[6]

Bruce Glover
Bruce Glover as Mr. Wint (1971).jpg
Bruce Glover as Mr. Wint during filming of Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Born
Bruce Herbert Glover

(1932-05-02)May 2, 1932
DiedMarch 12, 2025(2025-03-12) (aged 92)
OccupationActor
Years active1958–2021
Spouse(s)
Connie Overstake
(m. 1949; div. 1950)
Marion Elizabeth Lillian "Betty" Krachey
(m. 1960; died 2016)
Children2, including Crispin[1]

References

  1. Encyclopedia.com
  2. Riggs, Thomas. Contemporary Theatre, Film & Television (2007)Gale / Cengage Learning. p. 117. ISBN 0787690481.
  3. What is it? Good question.. thestar.com. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  4. My hols: Crispin Glover -Times Online
  5. Smith, Harrison. Bruce Glover, whose tough guy roles included a 007 villain, dies at 92. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/03/31/bruce-glover-dead/. Retrieved March 31, 2025. 
  6. Crispinhellionglover. instagram.com.

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