Jean Bruce was born on March 22, 1921 in Paris, France. He was a writer, known for OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006), OSS 117: Mission for a Killer (1965) and OSS 117 Murder for Sale (1968). He was previously married to Josette Bruce. He died on March 26, 1963 in Épinay-Champlâtreux, Val-d'Oise, France.