Bruce Kessler (born March 23, 1936) is an American racing driver and film and television director.He entered one World Championship Formula One Grand Prix (Monaco 1958) with a Connaught owned by Bernie Ecclestone, but failed to qualify, although he posted the 21st fastest time of the 28 entrants.Kessler born in Seattle, Washington and grew up in Beverly Hills, California. He was the son of a clothing designer.