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" (1940, "Above Suspicion" (1943), "Golden Earrings" (1947), "The Fool and the Princess" (1948) and "Tarzan and the Trappers" (1958).
Filmography
all 39
Movies 36
TV Shows 3
Writer 1
Commissioner Brandini
Tarzan and the Trappers (1958)
Movie
6
Col. Simcoe
The Scarlet Coat (1955)
Movie
Castelaine
King Richard and the Crusaders (1954)
Movie
Writer
Charade (1953)
Movie
Capt. Clint Bradford
The Pathfinder (1952)
Movie
1st Club Member
Four Star Playhouse (1952)
TV
Dangerous Assignment (1952)
TV
Allan-a-Dale
Tales of Robin Hood (1951)
Movie
Daniels' Reporter (Uncredited)
The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951)
Movie
Ray
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
TV
British Inspector
Secrets of Monte Carlo (1951)
Movie
Larry Peters
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora (1949)
Movie
Charles (uncredited)
I Walk Alone (1947)
Movie
Richard Byrd
Golden Earrings (1947)
Movie
Roger Blythe
Strange Journey (1946)
Movie
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Without Reservations (1946)
Movie
Thornley
Above Suspicion (1943)
Movie
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
The Mysterious Doctor (1943)
Movie
6
King
Eagle Squadron (1942)
Movie
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941)
Movie
6
Man Hunt (1941)
Movie
Dr. Bentley
Shining Victory (1941)
Movie
Clyde
Singapore Woman (1941)
Movie
Hugh Bromilow
Shadows on the Stairs (1941)
Movie
John Withers
The Letter (1940)
Movie
4.25
Mr. Bingley
Pride and Prejudice (1940)
Movie
Rory O'Riorden
My Son, My Son! (1940)
Movie
Chaplain (uncredited)
The Invisible Man Returns (1940)
Movie
5.36
Frank Bennett
British Intelligence (1939)
Movie
1
Lord Noel Stratton
The Witness Vanishes (1939)
Movie
Noel de Jolys
If I Were King (1938)
Movie
Rodney Bowman
Boy Meets Girl (1938)
Movie
Ronald Martin
Crime Over London (1936)
Movie
Edward O'Donnell
The Tenth Man (1936)
Movie
Winkler
A Star Fell from Heaven (1936)
Movie
2nd Lieut. Lingard
Ourselves Alone (1936)
Movie
Chris Morgan
Old Roses (1935)
Movie
Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Death at Broadcasting House (1934)
Movie
All That Is England (1932)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.37
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1932
1939
1942
1941
1958
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1912-06-06
Deathday2008-06-13 (96 years old)
Birth PlaceJohannesburg, South Africa
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsBruce Lister
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