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Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

Acting1912Johannesburg, 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).

Acting History

1958
Tarzan and the Trappers
as Commissioner Brandini
1956
Four Star Playhouse
TVas 1st Club Member1 eps
1955
The Scarlet Coat
as Col. Simcoe
1953
Charade
as Capt. van Buren
Charade
Writer
1952
The Pathfinder
as Capt. Clint Bradford
1951
Tales of Robin Hood
as Allan-a-Dale
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Secrets of Monte Carlo
as British Inspector
1947
Golden Earrings
as Richard Byrd
I Walk Alone
as Charles (uncredited)
1946
Strange Journey
as Roger Blythe
Without Reservations
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
1943
Above Suspicion
as Thornley
The Mysterious Doctor
as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
1941
A Yank in the R.A.F.
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Shadows on the Stairs
as Hugh Bromilow
Shining Victory
as Dr. Bentley
1940
The Invisible Man Returns
as Chaplain (uncredited)
The Letter
as John Withers
Pride and Prejudice
as Mr. Bingley
My Son, My Son!
as Rory O'Riorden
1939
British Intelligence
as Frank Bennett
The Witness Vanishes
as Lord Noel Stratton
1938
Quiet, Please
as Dr. Faversham
Boy Meets Girl
as Rodney Bowman
If I Were King
as Noel de Jolys
Thistledown
as Lord James Dunfoyle
1937
The Windmill
as Officer
Change for a Sovereign
as Prince William
1936
Ourselves Alone
as 2nd Lieut. Lingard
The Tenth Man
as Edward O'Donnell
Crime Over London
as Ronald Martin
Hail and Farewell
as Peter Dove
1935
Old Roses
as Chris Morgan
To Be a Lady
as Jerry Dean
1934
Death at Broadcasting House
as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Badger’s Green
as Dickie Wetherby

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
6/6/1912
Day of Death
6/13/2008
Place of Birth
Johannesburg, South Africa