William Bruce may refer to:
- Sir William Bruce, 1st Baronet, of Balcaskie (c. 1630–1710), Scottish architect
- William Bruce, 8th Earl of Kincardine (1710–1740), Scottish nobleman
- William Bruce (cricketer) (1864–1925), Australian cricketer
- William Bruce (Canadian politician) (d. 1838), physician and politician in Upper Canada
- William Bruce (VC) (1890–1914), posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross
- William Cabell Bruce (1860–1946), author and United States Senator
- Major William Bruce-Gardyne of Clan Gardyne, Laird of Middleton, Angus, Scotland
- William Speirs Bruce (1867–1921), Scottish explorer
- William George Bruce (1856-1949), Milwaukee publisher, historian, and civic leader
Famous quotes containing the words william and/or bruce:
“The natural man has only two primal passions, to get and to beget.”
—Sir William Osler (1849–1919)
“The reason I’m in this business, I assume all performers are—it’s “Look at me, Ma!” It’s acceptance, you know—”Look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma.” And if your mother watches, you’ll show off till you’re exhausted; but if your mother goes, Ptshew!”
—Lenny Bruce (1925–1966)