Bruce Lester
Bruce Lester
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).
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
48
Gender
Male
Birthday
1912-06-06 (113 years old)
Place of Birth
Johannesburg, South Africa
Acting

1958

Tarzan and the Trappers as Commissioner Brandini

1955

The Scarlet Coat as Col. Simcoe

1953

Charade as Capt. van Buren

1952

Four Star Playhouse as 1st Club Member

1952

Dangerous Assignment as Not available

1952

The Pathfinder as Capt. Clint Bradford

1951

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

1951

Tales of Robin Hood as Allan-a-Dale

1951

Secrets of Monte Carlo as British Inspector

1947

I Walk Alone as Charles (uncredited)

1947

Golden Earrings as Richard Byrd

1946

Without Reservations as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

1946

Strange Journey as Roger Blythe

1943

Above Suspicion as Thornley

1943

The Mysterious Doctor as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

1942

Eagle Squadron as King

1941

Man Hunt as Not available

1941

Shadows on the Stairs as Hugh Bromilow

1941

A Yank in the R.A.F. as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

1941

Singapore Woman as Clyde

1941

Shining Victory as Dr. Bentley

1940

Pride and Prejudice as Mr. Bingley

1940

The Invisible Man Returns as Chaplain (uncredited)

1940

The Letter as John Withers

1940

My Son, My Son! as Rory O'Riorden

1939

British Intelligence as Frank Bennett

1939

The Witness Vanishes as Lord Noel Stratton

1938

If I Were King as Noel de Jolys

1938

Boy Meets Girl as Rodney Bowman

1938

Quiet, Please as Dr. Faversham

1938

Thistledown as Lord James Dunfoyle

1937

The Windmill as Officer

1937

Mayfair Melody as Dickie

1937

Change for a Sovereign as Prince William

1936

A Star Fell from Heaven as Winkler

1936

Crime Over London as Ronald Martin

1936

The Tenth Man as Edward O'Donnell

1936

Ourselves Alone as 2nd Lieut. Lingard

1936

Hail and Farewell as Peter Dove

1935

Old Roses as Chris Morgan

1935

To Be a Lady as Jerry Dean

1934

Death at Broadcasting House as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

1934

Badger’s Green as Dickie Wetherby

1932

All That Is England as Not available
Crew

1953

Charade Writer