
Bruce Lester
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday6 June 1912
Died13 June 2008 (age 96)
Place of birthJohannesburg, South Africa
Known credits48
Biography
Bruce Lester appeared in films from the 1930s into the 1950s, mainly in supporting roles. He was born Bruce Lister in Johannesburg, South Africa and later resided in England. After studying at Brighton College, he began his career on the London Stage and made his big screen debut in 1934. Lester's co-stars included Ronald Colman, Boris Karloff, James Cagney, Ray Milland and Joan Crawford. His film credits include, "To Be a Lady" (1934), "The Third Clue" (1934), "Boy Meets Girl" (1938), "The Witness Vanishes" (1939), "British Intelligence" (1940), "Pride and Prejudice" (1940), "The Letter" (194…

Tarzan and the Trappers
1960 · Commissioner Brandini

The Scarlet Coat
1955 · Col. Simcoe

King Richard and the Crusaders
1954 · Castelaine

Charade
1953 · Capt. van Buren

Charade
1953 · Writer

The Pathfinder
1952 · Capt. Clint Bradford

Four Star Playhouse
1952 · 1st Club Member

Dangerous Assignment
1952

Tales of Robin Hood
1951 · Allan-a-Dale

The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951 · Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951 · Ray

Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951 · British Inspector

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949 · Larry Peters

I Walk Alone
1947 · Charles (uncredited)

Golden Earrings
1947 · Richard Byrd

Strange Journey
1946 · Roger Blythe

Without Reservations
1946 · Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Above Suspicion
1943 · Thornley

The Mysterious Doctor
1943 · Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Desperate Journey
1942

Eagle Squadron
1942 · King

A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941 · Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Man Hunt
1941

Shining Victory
1941 · Dr. Bentley

Singapore Woman
1941 · Clyde

Shadows on the Stairs
1941 · Hugh Bromilow

The Letter
1940 · John Withers

Pride and Prejudice
1940 · Mr. Bingley

My Son, My Son!
1940 · Rory O'Riorden

The Invisible Man Returns
1940 · Chaplain (uncredited)

British Intelligence
1939 · Frank Bennett

The Witness Vanishes
1939 · Lord Noel Stratton

If I Were King
1938 · Noel de Jolys

Boy Meets Girl
1938 · Rodney Bowman
Quiet, Please
1938 · Dr. Faversham
Thistledown
1938 · Lord James Dunfoyle
The Windmill
1937 · Officer
Change for a Sovereign
1937 · Prince William
Mayfair Melody
1937 · Dickie

Crime Over London
1936 · Ronald Martin
Hail and Farewell
1936 · Peter Dove

The Tenth Man
1936 · Edward O'Donnell

A Star Fell from Heaven
1936 · Winkler

Ourselves Alone
1936 · 2nd Lieut. Lingard

To Be a Lady
1935 · Jerry Dean
Old Roses
1935 · Chris Morgan

Death at Broadcasting House
1934 · Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Badger’s Green
1934 · Dickie Wetherby
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