Bruce Hyde

Bruce Hyde (September 14, 1941 – October 13, 2015) was an American educator and actor. He was professor of communication studies at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. His academic work mainly focused on ontology, specifically ontological approach to education, Martin Heidegger's contribution to communication studies, and the study of ontological rhetoric.

During his acting career, Hyde played Lt. Kevin Riley in the original Star Trek series, having appeared in two episodes, "The Naked Time" and "The Conscience of the King".

Hyde was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 2010 and successfully fought it off in 2011. However, it recurred in January 2015 and he died on October 13, 2015.

Early life and education Bruce Hyde was born in Dallas, the son of Rufus Lee Hyde (1907–1990) and Edna Hyatt Hyde (née Andrews, 1908–1996). Hyde attended Robert E. Lee Elementary School in Dallas, Texas. He earned his BA at Northwestern University in 1963, his MS at the University of North Texas in 1984, and his PhD at the University of Southern California in 1990.

Career After completing his undergraduate degree, Hyde spent several years as a professional actor, including appearances on Broadway and network television. In 1967 and 1968, he appeared in William F. Brown's play The Girl in the Freudian Slip. He was the guest of many Star Trek conventions; in the late 1970s, he was in Denver, Colorado, and Columbus, Ohio. In 1978, he was the Personnel Manager at Teevan Painting Inc., Burlingame, California and directed High School Theater in San Leandro, California. While residing in the bay area he briefly pursued a music career, performing in multiple small venues in San Francisco. In 1980 returned to his hometown of Denton, Texas for a few years. Later in life when he relocated to Minnesota he served as artistic director for Theatre L’Homme Dieu, St. Cloud State's former summer theatre in Alexandria, Minnesota. He was tenured at St. Cloud where he taught until shortly before his death. Hyde was a member of the Actors' Equity Association. After being diagnosed with throat cancer in 2010 and surviving into remission, he retired from acting. Cancer returned and he retired from his position in the Department of Communication Studies at St. Cloud State University.