Previous Projects

 
For Hannah
For Hannah just had its premiere in the Christmas of 2021, and is now available for streaming at Amazon Prime. Bruce Spielbauer received three wins at film festivals -- for "Best Supporting Actor" in this film. Bruce has a major supporting role -- Sheriff Cooper.
 
 
Without Grace
Without Grace is an unusual, faith-based film. Bruce plays a homeless man, and a veteran -- The Drifter. This mysterious figure keeps appearing -- with advice for a grieving man. This movie is now streaming on most major platforms.
 
 
The Odd Couple -- on stage
Bruce was back on stage recently in a production of the comedy The Odd Couple. Bruce played Felix in this production which transformed the roles into middle-aged characters.
 
 
Misadventures of Mistress Maneater
The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater is now streaming on nearly every major platform, and it is getting rave reviews. Bruce plays Frank, a regular patron of the "mistress."
 
 
Imago
Every 21 Seconds tells of a happy, loving, man who is brutally attacked -- and nearly dies -- and suffers a severe head injury. This is an intense and dramatic film that tells of the aftermath of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Bruce plays a doctor, testifying on the witness stand in a thrilling climactic conclusion.
 
 
Market Value
MARKET VALUE was inspired by headlines, and by real life. This powerful drama deals with family secrets, and lies, and deception. A courtroom thriller -- Bruce plays prosecuting attorney Richard Allen. For more about this film, visit the IMDB page here.
 
 
The Pale Man
The Pale Man is now widely available for streaming on most major platforms. Bruce plays the title character in this disturbing suspense thriller.
 
 
Day 1
Status: After a successful film festival run and many awards -- this film is now widely available for streaming. Bruce plays the character of George, a supporting role.
 
 
The Iron Mask
A stage play. The Iron Mask is an adaptation of the classic story of The Three Musketeers -- The Man in in the Iron Mask. Bruce was back on stage, recently playing Old Phillipe -- in this terrific tale of revenge. Presented at Theatre-Hikes in Chicago.
 
 
Bachelor's Grove
Bachelor's Grove was just released for home video. It is now available in stores everywhere and also through streaming. This horror thriller is quickly becoming a cult classic. Bruce plays Ralph Peterson. To purchase, click here.
 
 
Proxy
Proxy is a disturbing, edgy, psychological thriller -- and it made several critics' "top ten" lists. It is now available, in Blu-Ray, DVD, and for streaming. Bruce plays Marshall Michaels -- the father to Joe Swanberg's character. To purchase, click here.
 
 
The Green Chair
Bruce appears in a principal role as a laborer who is willing to die for the sake of the local town's mill. Rayford Boem has been falsely accused of starting a local fire during a local small town labor dispute.
 
 
Day 1

The Hobbit

Bruce played Gandalf in this stage production of The Hobbit -- the story that started it all. The play had a very successful eight week run in Chicago, with large crowds and excellent reviews.
Details, Not available.
 
 
Dark County - The Series
Dark County: The Series is an edgy new series which is still currently shooting. Bruce has a recurring role -- Todd -- who first appeared in episode four. This series in currently in its second season.
 
 
Qwerty - The Movie
Qwerty is a wonderful, quirky comedy, and if you missed it in theaters, it is now available on home video. Bruce plays the role of Jerry -- the scrabble judge at the International Scrabble Tournament Finals. To purchase, click here.
 
 
Frankenstein: Day of the Beast
Frankenstein: Day of the Beast is now available on home video at all major retailers on Blu-Ray and DVD -- and also for streaming. Bruce plays the role of The Blind Man in this gritty re-telling of a classic tale. To purchase, click here.
 
 
Life and Death of an Unhappily...
The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man is a dark comedy, and it is now streaming on most major platforms. Bruce appears in a principal role as "Farmer."
 
 
Bled White
Bled White is the perfect zombie movie -- in that it focuses on humans -- and not on the creatures that are terrorizing them. It is widely available in stores, at Amazon -- and for home viewing through streaming. Bruce plays Sam Dale -- a very conflicted family man. To purchase, click here.
 
 
Plastic
Plastic is a thought provoking journey inside the mind of a serial killer. This film is available in stores -- and is usually available for streaming as well. Bruce has a small, but fun role as the killer's landlord. To purchase, click here.
 
 
Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

A play. Bruce was recently back on stage in Chicago, playing the psychiatrist to Harold -- the disturbed, young teen who falls in love with a 79 year old woman. The play had a successful run at the Lincoln Square Theatre.
Details, Not available.
 
 
New Day
New Day is a spectacular psychological thriller. Eight years after he lost his wife in the tragic events of Sept. 11, a man discovers that his wife is actually still alive. This mystery is available for purchase on DVD or Blu-Ray disc.
 
 
The Sad Cafe
The movie The Sad Cafe is now available on home video. This drama / thriller probes a hitman who falls in love, and the lengths he must go to protect the woman he most cares about. To purchase, click here.
 
 
Axe Lizzie

Axe Lizzie

A play. An edgy twist on a very familiar story. Bruce was on stage playing the father to Lizzie Borden in Axe Lizzie -- a terrific new examination of why a proper young lady might murder both her mother and her father... with an axe. Presented at the Cock and Bull Theater in Chicago.
Details, Not available.