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- Birth nameBruce Michael Kessler
- Bruce Kessler was born on March 23, 1936 in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was a director and assistant director, known for K 2000 (1982), Un shérif à New York (1970) and Espion modèle (1984). He was married to Joan Freeman. He died on April 4, 2024 in Marina del Rey, California, USA.
- SpouseJoan Freeman(1976 - April 4, 2024) (his death)
- ParentsJacob "Jack" KesslerNina Ifland
- Asthmatic as a child, he attended the Brandes School in Tucson, which he credits with helping him overcome the condition.
- A notable race car driver in his youth, he participated in the 24-hour race at Le Mans, Nurburgring, Grand Prix of Cuba, and won the GT Class at Sebring, all in 1958.
- Close friend of Lance Reventlow, and was best man at his wedding to Cheryl Holdridge in 1964.
- Member of the Rose Marie Reid swim suit family and fortune.
- After a serious crash at the 1959 Examiner Grand Prix at Pomona, California, Kessler spent days in a coma. Soon after, he retired from racing.
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