Bruce Lester
Born
June 6, 1912
Died
June 13, 2008 (96 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Johannesburg, South Africa
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).
Tarzan and the Trappers
Commissioner Brandini
1958
The Scarlet Coat
Col. Simcoe
1955
King Richard and the Crusaders
Castelaine
1954
Charade
Capt. van Buren
1953
The Pathfinder
Capt. Clint Bradford
1952
Four Star Playhouse
1st Club Member · (1 episode)
1952
Dangerous Assignment
(1 episode)
1952
Tales of Robin Hood
Allan-a-Dale
1951
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Ray · (1 episode)
1951
Secrets of Monte Carlo
British Inspector
1951
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Larry Peters
1949
I Walk Alone
Charles (uncredited)
1947
Golden Earrings
Richard Byrd
1947
Strange Journey
Roger Blythe
1946
Without Reservations
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
1946
Above Suspicion
Thornley
1943
The Mysterious Doctor
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
1943
Eagle Squadron
King
1942
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
1941
Man Hunt
1941
Shining Victory
Dr. Bentley
1941
Singapore Woman
Clyde
1941
Shadows on the Stairs
Hugh Bromilow
1941
The Letter
John Withers
1940
Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Bingley
1940
My Son, My Son!
Rory O'Riorden
1940
The Invisible Man Returns
Chaplain (uncredited)
1940
British Intelligence
Frank Bennett
1939
The Witness Vanishes
Lord Noel Stratton
1939
If I Were King
Noel de Jolys
1938
Boy Meets Girl
Rodney Bowman
1938
Quiet, Please
Dr. Faversham
1938
Thistledown
Lord James Dunfoyle
1938
The Windmill
Officer
1937
Change for a Sovereign
Prince William
1937
Mayfair Melody
Dickie
1937
Crime Over London
Ronald Martin
1936
Hail and Farewell
Peter Dove
1936
The Tenth Man
Edward O'Donnell
1936
A Star Fell from Heaven
Winkler
1936
Ourselves Alone
2nd Lieut. Lingard
1936
To Be a Lady
Jerry Dean
1935
Old Roses
Chris Morgan
1935
Death at Broadcasting House
Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
1934
Badger’s Green
Dickie Wetherby
1934
All That Is England
1932