7.9
Movie
Acting
Nigel Bruce
- Born
- Died
- (aged 58)
- Birthplace
- Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
- Credits
- 83 titles
Biography
William Nigel Ernle Bruce, best known as Nigel Bruce, was a British character actor on stage and screen. He was best known for his portrayal of Doctor Watson in a series of films and in the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes). Bruce is also remembered for his roles in the Alfred Hitchcock films Rebecca and Suspicion.
Signature work
Known For
7.9
Movie
7.1
Movie
Suspicion
7.9
Movie
Limelight
7.1
Movie
The Hound of the Baskervilles
6.9
Movie
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
6.6
Movie
Terror by Night
6.5
Movie
The Woman in Green
6.4
Movie
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
6.7
Movie
Lassie Come Home
6.7
Movie
Dressed to Kill
6.9
Movie
The House of Fear
6.5
Movie
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
7.0
Movie
The Scarlet Claw
7.0
Movie
The Spider Woman
7.1
Movie
The Pearl of Death
6.9
Movie
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
6.8
Movie
Sherlock Holmes in Washington
6.5
Movie
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Acting credits 83
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes Film | |
| 1985 | The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes Film | Dr. Watson (archive footage) |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1954 | World for Ransom Film | Governor Sir Charles Coutts |
| 1952 | Limelight Film | Postant |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse TV | Col. Mournay (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Bwana Devil Film | Dr. Angus McLean |
| 1952 | Hong Kong Film | Lighton |
| 1950 | Vendetta Film | Sir Thomas Nevil |
| 1948 | Julia Misbehaves Film | Col. Bruce 'Bunny' Willowbrook |
| 1947 | The Exile Film | Sir Edward Hyde |
| 1947 | The Two Mrs. Carrolls Film | Dr. Tuttle |
| 1946 | Dressed to Kill Film | Dr. John H. Watson |
| 1946 | Terror by Night Film | Dr. John H. Watson |
| 1945 | Pursuit to Algiers Film | Doctor Watson |
| 1945 | The Woman in Green Film | Dr. John Watson |
| 1945 | Son of Lassie Film | Duke of Radling |
| 1945 | The Corn Is Green Film | The Squire |
| 1945 | The House of Fear Film | Dr. John Watson |
| 1944 | Frenchman's Creek Film | Lord Godolphin |
| 1944 | Gypsy Wildcat Film | High Sheriff |
| 1944 | The Pearl of Death Film | Dr. John Watson |
| 1944 | The Scarlet Claw Film | Doctor Watson |
| 1944 | Follow the Boys Film | Nigel Bruce |
| 1943 | The Spider Woman Film | Dr. John H. Watson |
| 1943 | Lassie Come Home Film | Duke of Rudling |
| 1943 | Crazy House Film | Dr. Watson |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes Faces Death Film | Doctor Watson |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes in Washington Film | Doctor Watson |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day Film | Major Garrow |
| 1942 | Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon Film | Doctor Watson |
| 1942 | Journey for Margaret Film | Herbert V. Allison |
| 1942 | Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror Film | Doctor Watson |
| 1942 | Eagle Squadron Film | McKinnon |
| 1942 | This Above All Film | Ramsbottom |
| 1942 | Roxie Hart Film | E. Clay Benham |
| 1941 | Suspicion Film | Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite |
| 1941 | The Chocolate Soldier Film | Bernard Fischer |
| 1941 | This Woman Is Mine Film | Duncan MacDougall |
| 1941 | Free and Easy Film | Florian Clemington |
| 1941 | Play Girl Film | William McDonald Vincent |
| 1940 | Hudson's Bay Film | Prince Rupert |
| 1940 | A Dispatch from Reuters Film | Sir Randolph Persham |
| 1940 | Susan and God Film | 'Hutchie' |
| 1940 | Lillian Russell Film | William Gilbert |
| 1940 | Rebecca Film | Giles Lacy |
| 1940 | Adventure in Diamonds Film | Col. J.W. Lansfield |
| 1940 | The Blue Bird Film | Mr. Luxury |
| 1939 | The Rains Came Film | Lord Albert Esketh |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Film | Dr. Watson |
| 1939 | The Hound of the Baskervilles Film | Doctor John H. Watson |
| 1938 | Suez Film | Sir Malcolm Cameron |
| 1938 | Kidnapped Film | Neil MacDonald |
| 1938 | The Baroness and the Butler Film | Major Andros |
| 1937 | Thunder in the City Film | Duke Of Glenavon |
| 1937 | The Last of Mrs. Cheyney Film | Lord Willie Winton |
| 1936 | The Man I Marry Film | Robert Hartley |
| 1936 | The Charge of the Light Brigade Film | Sir Benjamin Warrenton |
| 1936 | Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) Film | Self |
| 1936 | Follow Your Heart Film | Henri Forrester |