Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

  • Birthday: 1912-06-06
  • Deathday: 2008-06-13
  • Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Also know as: Bruce Lister

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).

Filmography

Above Suspicion

1943

As Thornley

Pride and Prejudice

1940

As Mr. Bingley

The Letter

1940

As John Withers

Shadows on the Stairs

1941

As Hugh Bromilow

British Intelligence

1939

As Frank Bennett

The Mysterious Doctor

1943

As Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Golden Earrings

1947

As Richard Byrd

If I Were King

1938

As Noel de Jolys

The Witness Vanishes

1939

As Lord Noel Stratton

Shining Victory

1941

As Dr. Bentley

A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941

As Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Boy Meets Girl

1938

As Rodney Bowman

The Tenth Man

1936

As Edward O'Donnell

The Invisible Man Returns

1940

As Chaplain (uncredited)

Ourselves Alone

1936

As 2nd Lieut. Lingard

My Son, My Son!

1940

As Rory O'Riorden

Tarzan and the Trappers

1958

As Commissioner Brandini

A Star Fell from Heaven

1936

As Winkler

Tales of Robin Hood

1951

As Allan-a-Dale

Crime Over London

1936

As Ronald Martin

Strange Journey

1946

As Roger Blythe

Singapore Woman

1941

As Clyde

Eagle Squadron

1942

As King

Charade

1953

As Capt. van Buren

Death at Broadcasting House

1934

As Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

The Pathfinder

1952

As Capt. Clint Bradford

Man Hunt

1941

As

I Walk Alone

1947

As Charles (uncredited)

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951

As Daniels' Reporter (Uncredited)

Without Reservations

1946

As Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951

As British Inspector

Old Roses

1935

As Chris Morgan

The Scarlet Coat

1955

As Col. Simcoe

Production

Charade

1953

As Writer

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