Melba Bruce was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films such as “All Night Long,” “The Sinful Pleasures of Reverend Star,” and “Teenangel.” She was born on November 18, 1954, in Solano, California, USA, and tragically passed away on July 1, 1977, in San Francisco, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Melba Bruce led a private life away from the public spotlight. Details about her family and personal relationships are limited. She had a notable height of 5 feet (1.52 m) and was known for her unique tattoos, including a tiny solid black star on her upper right pubes.
Death and Legacy
Melba Bruce died on July 1, 1977, from a gunshot wound, which was ruled a suicide. Her passing at such a young age left a mark on her fans and the film community. Despite her brief career, she is remembered for her roles in several films that captured the era’s cinematic style.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Femmes de Sade | 1976-04-02 | First Hooker with Rocky (uncredited) |
| Exhausted: John C. Holmes, the Real Story | 1981-06-06 | Patty (archive footage) |
| All Night Long | 1976-04-12 | Patsy Sweet |
| The Girls in the Band | 1976-03-24 | Cherry |
| China Lust | 1976-06-14 | Second Thief |
| The Sinful Pleasures of Reverend Star | 1977-08-23 | Mel Lewis |
| Teenangel | 1976-07-01 | Kim |
| The Final Sin | 1977-11-05 | Mona / Daughter |
| Baby Rosemary | 1976-07-01 | Marsh |
| Liquid Lips | 1976-07-22 | Patty |
| Judgement Day | 1976-07-01 | Betty Cannoli |
| Fantasy In Blue | 1975-12-12 | Shorter Beach Girl |
| Honey Pie | 1976-01-13 | Dance Student |
| One of a Kind | 1976-05-21 | Melba |
| Surfer Girls | 1976-05-17 | Sue (as Melba May) |
| Nudes at Eleven 2 | 1987-01-01 | (archive footage) |
| Fantastic Orgy | 1977-09-09 | (archive footage) |
| The Starlets | 1976-06-24 | Secretary |
| Night Pleasures | 1976-01-01 | Leslie |
| Hot Pink: From the Best of Alex de Renzy | 1983-06-03 | Girl in Black Stockings |
| Private Thighs | 1987-01-01 |