
Bruce Lester
- Born
- June 6, 1912
- Died
- June 13, 2008 (96 years old)
- Place of birth
- Johannesburg, 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).
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Filmography
- 1960Tarzan and the TrappersFilm · Commissioner Brandini★ 4.2

- 1955The Scarlet CoatFilm · Col. Simcoe

- 1954King Richard and the CrusadersFilm · Castelaine

- 1953CharadeFilm · Capt. van Buren

- 1952The PathfinderFilm · Capt. Clint Bradford

- 1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries · 1st Club Member

- 1952Dangerous AssignmentSeries

- 1951Tales of Robin HoodFilm · Allan-a-Dale

- 1951The Son of Dr. JekyllFilm · Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSeries · Ray

- 1951Secrets of Monte CarloFilm · British Inspector

- 1949Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt NoraFilm · Larry Peters

- 1947I Walk AloneFilm · Charles (uncredited)★ 6.6

- 1947Golden EarringsFilm · Richard Byrd

- 1946Strange JourneyFilm · Roger Blythe

- 1946Without ReservationsFilm · Army Lieutenant (uncredited)★ 6.3

- 1943Above SuspicionFilm · Thornley★ 6.2

- 1943The Mysterious DoctorFilm · Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

- 1942Desperate JourneyFilm★ 6.1

- 1942Eagle SquadronFilm · King

- 1941A Yank in the R.A.F.Film · Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson★ 5.6

- 1941Man HuntFilm★ 6.9

- 1941Shining VictoryFilm · Dr. Bentley

- 1941Singapore WomanFilm · Clyde

- 1941Shadows on the StairsFilm · Hugh Bromilow

- 1940The LetterFilm · John Withers★ 7.3

- 1940Pride and PrejudiceFilm · Mr. Bingley★ 6.9

- 1940My Son, My Son!Film · Rory O'Riorden

- 1940The Invisible Man ReturnsFilm · Chaplain (uncredited)★ 6.3

- 1939British IntelligenceFilm · Frank Bennett★ 5.8

- 1939The Witness VanishesFilm · Lord Noel Stratton

- 1938If I Were KingFilm · Noel de Jolys

- 1938Boy Meets GirlFilm · Rodney Bowman

- 1938Quiet, PleaseQuiet, PleaseFilm · Dr. Faversham
- 1938ThistledownThistledownFilm · Lord James Dunfoyle
- 1937The WindmillThe WindmillFilm · Officer
- 1937Change for a SovereignChange for a SovereignFilm · Prince William
- 1937Mayfair MelodyMayfair MelodyFilm · Dickie
- 1936Crime Over LondonFilm · Ronald Martin

- 1936Hail and FarewellHail and FarewellFilm · Peter Dove
- 1936The Tenth ManFilm · Edward O'Donnell

- 1936A Star Fell from HeavenFilm · Winkler

- 1936Ourselves AloneFilm · 2nd Lieut. Lingard

- 1935To Be a LadyFilm · Jerry Dean

- 1935Old RosesOld RosesFilm · Chris Morgan
- 1934Death at Broadcasting HouseFilm · Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

- 1934Badger’s GreenBadger’s GreenFilm · Dickie Wetherby
- 1932All That Is EnglandAll That Is EnglandFilm