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Bruce Wightman is a New Zealand-born actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1950s. He is best known for his roles in the films The Piano, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Wightman was born on 5 March 1925 in Auckland, New Zealand. He attended the University of Auckland, where he studied drama and music. After graduating, he began his career as a stage actor, appearing in productions of Shakespeare's plays and other works. In the 1950s, Wightman began appearing in films, including The Piano, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. He has also appeared in television series such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and The Avengers. Wightman is married to actress and singer, Mary McCombe. They have two children, a son and a daughter. As of 2021, Bruce Wightman's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

Popular As Bruce Wightman McCombe
Occupation Actor
Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 5 March, 1925
Birthday 5 March
Birthplace Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death (2009-01-08) Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia
Died Place Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia
Nationality New Zealand

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Who Is Bruce Wightman's Wife?

His wife is Monica Cheek (m. 1952)

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Children Felix Bruce Wightman (b. 1953)

Bruce Wightman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bruce Wightman worth at the age of 84 years old? Bruce Wightman’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Bruce Wightman's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1990

In the 1990s, Wightman lived in Bulgaria, working as a journalist and art critic. He returned to his native New Zealand in 2001 to continue writing about the career of Bram Stoker. However, he was living in Australia at the time of his death in 2009. He is buried in Emu Park Cemetery.

1973

With fellow actor Bernard Davies, Wightman formed The Dracula Society in October 1973, whose purpose was to encourage popular interest in Gothic literature as opposed to Gothic movies. The society was founded to organise Dracula-themed tours of Transylvania, which Bruce ran during the 1970s and 1980s, being awarded Guide of Honour, Romania in February 1981.

1931

Wightman became interested in Dracula after seeing the 1931 film adaptation as a young man (calling the star Bela Lugosi as the definitive Dracula). In 1977, Wightman appeared in the BBC's adaptation of Count Dracula (playing a coach passenger), as well as working in an advisory capacity on the production.

1925

Bruce Wightman (5 March 1925 – 8 January 2009) was a New Zealand actor and expert on Bram Stoker who co-founded the Dracula Society.