Bruce Lester
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 6, 1912
- Died
- June 13, 2008 (aged 96)
- Birthplace
- Johannesburg, South Africa
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
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Filmography
Tarzan and the Trappers
Movie · as Commissioner Brandini
The Scarlet Coat
Movie · as Col. Simcoe
King Richard and the Crusaders
Movie · as Castelaine
Charade
Movie · as Capt. van Buren
The Pathfinder
Movie · as Capt. Clint Bradford
Dangerous Assignment
TV · 1 ep
Four Star Playhouse
TV · as 1st Club Member · 1 ep
Secrets of Monte Carlo
Movie · as British Inspector
Tales of Robin Hood
Movie · as Allan-a-Dale
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Movie · as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV · as Ray · 1 ep
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Movie · as Larry Peters
Golden Earrings
Movie · as Richard Byrd
I Walk Alone
Movie · as Charles (uncredited)
Without Reservations
Movie · as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Strange Journey
Movie · as Roger Blythe
Above Suspicion
Movie · as Thornley
The Mysterious Doctor
Movie · as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
Eagle Squadron
Movie · as King
Desperate Journey
Movie
Shadows on the Stairs
Movie · as Hugh Bromilow
Shining Victory
Movie · as Dr. Bentley
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Movie · as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Singapore Woman
Movie · as Clyde
Man Hunt
Movie
Pride and Prejudice
Movie · as Mr. Bingley
The Letter
Movie · as John Withers
The Invisible Man Returns
Movie · as Chaplain (uncredited)
My Son, My Son!
Movie · as Rory O'Riorden
British Intelligence
Movie · as Frank Bennett
The Witness Vanishes
Movie · as Lord Noel Stratton
If I Were King
Movie · as Noel de Jolys
Boy Meets Girl
Movie · as Rodney Bowman
Thistledown
Movie · as Lord James Dunfoyle
Quiet, Please
Movie · as Dr. Faversham
Mayfair Melody
Movie · as Dickie
The Windmill
Movie · as Officer
Change for a Sovereign
Movie · as Prince William
The Tenth Man
Movie · as Edward O'Donnell
Ourselves Alone
Movie · as 2nd Lieut. Lingard
A Star Fell from Heaven
Movie · as Winkler
Hail and Farewell
Movie · as Peter Dove
Crime Over London
Movie · as Ronald Martin
Old Roses
Movie · as Chris Morgan
To Be a Lady
Movie · as Jerry Dean
Badger’s Green
Movie · as Dickie Wetherby
Death at Broadcasting House
Movie · as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
All That Is England
Movie