Bruce Lester

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

Acting credits 48

YearTitleRole
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

YearTitleJob
1953 Charade Film Writer
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