7.3
Movie
Acting
Bruce Lester
- Born
- Died
- (aged 96)
- Birthplace
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Credits
- 48 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
6.9
Movie
Pride and Prejudice
6.9
Movie
Man Hunt
6.2
Movie
Above Suspicion
6.1
Movie
Desperate Journey
5.6
Movie
A Yank in the R.A.F.
5.8
Movie
British Intelligence
4.2
Movie
Tarzan and the Trappers
5.2
Movie
Shadows on the Stairs
6.4
Movie
King Richard and the Crusaders
7.1
Movie
If I Were King
5.9
Movie
The Mysterious Doctor
6.2
Movie
Golden Earrings
6.8
TV
Four Star Playhouse
6.6
Movie
The Scarlet Coat
6.1
Movie
Shining Victory
6.9
Movie
Boy Meets Girl
4.8
Movie
My Son, My Son!
Acting credits 48
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Tarzan and the Trappers Film | Commissioner Brandini |
| 1955 | The Scarlet Coat Film | Col. Simcoe |
| 1954 | King Richard and the Crusaders Film | Castelaine |
| 1953 | Charade Film | Capt. van Buren |
| 1952 | The Pathfinder Film | Capt. Clint Bradford |
| 1952 | Four Star Playhouse TV | 1st Club Member (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Dangerous Assignment TV | (1 ep) |
| 1951 | Tales of Robin Hood Film | Allan-a-Dale |
| 1951 | The Son of Dr. Jekyll Film | Daniels' Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars TV | Ray (1 ep) |
| 1951 | Secrets of Monte Carlo Film | British Inspector |
| 1949 | Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora Film | Larry Peters |
| 1947 | I Walk Alone Film | Charles (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Golden Earrings Film | Richard Byrd |
| 1946 | Strange Journey Film | Roger Blythe |
| 1946 | Without Reservations Film | Army Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Above Suspicion Film | Thornley |
| 1943 | The Mysterious Doctor Film | Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton |
| 1942 | Desperate Journey Film | |
| 1942 | Eagle Squadron Film | King |
| 1941 | A Yank in the R.A.F. Film | Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson |
| 1941 | Man Hunt Film | |
| 1941 | Shining Victory Film | Dr. Bentley |
| 1941 | Singapore Woman Film | Clyde |
| 1941 | Shadows on the Stairs Film | Hugh Bromilow |
| 1940 | The Letter Film | John Withers |
| 1940 | Pride and Prejudice Film | Mr. Bingley |
| 1940 | My Son, My Son! Film | Rory O'Riorden |
| 1940 | The Invisible Man Returns Film | Chaplain (uncredited) |
| 1939 | British Intelligence Film | Frank Bennett |
| 1939 | The Witness Vanishes Film | Lord Noel Stratton |
| 1938 | If I Were King Film | Noel de Jolys |
| 1938 | Boy Meets Girl Film | Rodney Bowman |
| 1938 | Quiet, Please Film | Dr. Faversham |
| 1938 | Thistledown Film | Lord James Dunfoyle |
| 1937 | The Windmill Film | Officer |
| 1937 | Change for a Sovereign Film | Prince William |
| 1937 | Mayfair Melody Film | Dickie |
| 1936 | Crime Over London Film | Ronald Martin |
| 1936 | Hail and Farewell Film | Peter Dove |
| 1936 | The Tenth Man Film | Edward O'Donnell |
| 1936 | A Star Fell from Heaven Film | Winkler |
| 1936 | Ourselves Alone Film | 2nd Lieut. Lingard |
| 1935 | To Be a Lady Film | Jerry Dean |
| 1935 | Old Roses Film | Chris Morgan |
| 1934 | Death at Broadcasting House Film | Peter Ridgwell (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Badger’s Green Film | Dickie Wetherby |
| 1932 | All That Is England Film |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Charade Film | Writer |