- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 6, 1912
- Place of Birth
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Died
- June 13, 2008
Bruce Lester
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
movieTarzan and the Trappers
1958 · Commissioner Brandini
movieThe Scarlet Coat
1955 · Col. Simcoe
movieKing Richard and the Crusaders
1954 · Castelaine
movieCharade
1953 · Capt. van Buren, Writer
movieThe Pathfinder
1952 · Capt. Clint Bradford
tvFour Star Playhouse
1952 · 1st Club Member
tvDangerous Assignment
1952
movieTales of Robin Hood
1951 · Allan-a-Dale
movieThe Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951 · Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
tvSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951 · Ray
movieSecrets of Monte Carlo
1951 · British Inspector
movieCelia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949 · Larry Peters
movieI Walk Alone
1947 · Charles (uncredited)
movieGolden Earrings
1947 · Richard Byrd
movieStrange Journey
1946 · Roger Blythe
movieWithout Reservations
1946 · Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
movieAbove Suspicion
1943 · Thornley
movieThe Mysterious Doctor
1943 · Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
movieDesperate Journey
1942
movieEagle Squadron
1942 · King
movieA Yank in the R.A.F.
1941 · Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
movieMan Hunt
1941
movieShining Victory
1941 · Dr. Bentley
movieSingapore Woman
1941 · Clyde
movieShadows on the Stairs
1941 · Hugh Bromilow
movieThe Letter
1940 · John Withers
moviePride and Prejudice
1940 · Mr. Bingley
movieMy Son, My Son!
1940 · Rory O'Riorden
movieThe Invisible Man Returns
1940 · Chaplain (uncredited)
movieBritish Intelligence
1939 · Frank Bennett
movieThe Witness Vanishes
1939 · Lord Noel Stratton
movieIf I Were King
1938 · Noel de Jolys
movieBoy Meets Girl
1938 · Rodney Bowman
Quiet, Please
movieQuiet, Please
1938 · Dr. Faversham
Thistledown
movieThistledown
1938 · Lord James Dunfoyle
The Windmill
movieThe Windmill
1937 · Officer
Change for a Sovereign
movieChange for a Sovereign
1937 · Prince William
Mayfair Melody
movieMayfair Melody
1937 · Dickie
movieCrime Over London
1936 · Ronald Martin
Hail and Farewell
movieHail and Farewell
1936 · Peter Dove
movieThe Tenth Man
1936 · Edward O'Donnell
movieA Star Fell from Heaven
1936 · Winkler
movieOurselves Alone
1936 · 2nd Lieut. Lingard
movieTo Be a Lady
1935 · Jerry Dean
Old Roses
movieOld Roses
1935 · Chris Morgan
movieDeath at Broadcasting House
1934 · Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Badger’s Green
movieBadger’s Green
1934 · Dickie Wetherby
All That Is England
movieAll That Is England
1932