Bruce Lester

Birthday: 1912-06-06
Deathday: 2008-06-13
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
Gender: Male
Owned By: Unowned

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).

Credits

Year Title Character
1958-01-01 Tarzan and the Trappers Commissioner Brandini
1955-07-29 The Scarlet Coat Col. Simcoe
1954-08-07 King Richard and the Crusaders Castelaine
1953-09-16 Charade Capt. van Buren
1952-12-09 The Pathfinder Capt. Clint Bradford
1951-12-21 Tales of Robin Hood Allan-a-Dale
1951-10-31 The Son of Dr. Jekyll Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
1951-06-20 Secrets of Monte Carlo British Inspector
1949-08-29 Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora Larry Peters
1947-12-31 I Walk Alone Charles (uncredited)
1947-08-27 Golden Earrings Richard Byrd
1946-10-03 Strange Journey Roger Blythe
1946-05-13 Without Reservations Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
1943-05-31 Above Suspicion Thornley
1943-03-03 The Mysterious Doctor Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
1942-06-16 Eagle Squadron King
1941-09-26 A Yank in the R.A.F. Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
1941-06-13 Man Hunt
1941-05-30 Shining Victory Dr. Bentley
1941-05-17 Singapore Woman Clyde
1941-03-01 Shadows on the Stairs Hugh Bromilow
1940-11-21 The Letter John Withers
1940-07-26 Pride and Prejudice Mr. Bingley
1940-03-21 My Son, My Son! Rory O'Riorden
1940-01-12 The Invisible Man Returns Chaplain (uncredited)
1939-11-10 British Intelligence Frank Bennett
1939-09-22 The Witness Vanishes Lord Noel Stratton
1938-09-28 If I Were King Noel de Jolys
1938-08-27 Boy Meets Girl Rodney Bowman
1938-06-27 Quiet, Please Dr. Faversham
1938-01-01 Thistledown Lord James Dunfoyle
1937-09-13 The Windmill Officer
1937-09-08 Change for a Sovereign Prince William
1937-08-23 Mayfair Melody Dickie
1936-10-21 Crime Over London Ronald Martin
1936-09-30 Hail and Farewell Peter Dove
1936-08-12 The Tenth Man Edward O'Donnell
1936-06-08 A Star Fell from Heaven Winkler
1936-04-27 Ourselves Alone 2nd Lieut. Lingard
1935-01-28 To Be a Lady Jerry Dean
1935-01-01 Old Roses Chris Morgan
1934-11-01 Death at Broadcasting House Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
1934-03-11 Badger’s Green Dickie Wetherby
1932-07-25 All That Is England