Bruce Lester

Acting

Bruce Lester

Born June 6, 1912Johannesburg, South Africa48 credits

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).

Known For

Filmography

Tarzan and the Trappers
1958Tarzan and the Trappers
as Commissioner BrandiniMovie
The Scarlet Coat
1955The Scarlet Coat
as Col. SimcoeMovie
Charade
1953Charade
as Capt. van BurenMovie
The Pathfinder
1952The Pathfinder
as Capt. Clint BradfordMovie
F
1952Four Star Playhouse
as 1st Club MemberTV
Tales of Robin Hood
1951Tales of Robin Hood
as Allan-a-DaleMovie
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951The Son of Dr. Jekyll
as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)Movie
Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951Secrets of Monte Carlo
as British InspectorMovie
I Walk Alone
1947I Walk Alone
as Charles (uncredited)Movie
Golden Earrings
1947Golden Earrings
as Richard ByrdMovie
Strange Journey
1946Strange Journey
as Roger BlytheMovie
Without Reservations
1946Without Reservations
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)Movie
Above Suspicion
1943Above Suspicion
as ThornleyMovie
The Mysterious Doctor
1943The Mysterious Doctor
as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' HiltonMovie
Eagle Squadron
1942Eagle Squadron
as KingMovie
A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941A Yank in the R.A.F.
as Flight Lt. Sterling RichardsonMovie
Shining Victory
1941Shining Victory
as Dr. BentleyMovie
Singapore Woman
1941Singapore Woman
as ClydeMovie
Shadows on the Stairs
1941Shadows on the Stairs
as Hugh BromilowMovie
The Letter
1940The Letter
as John WithersMovie
Pride and Prejudice
1940Pride and Prejudice
as Mr. BingleyMovie
My Son, My Son!
1940My Son, My Son!
as Rory O'RiordenMovie
The Invisible Man Returns
1940The Invisible Man Returns
as Chaplain (uncredited)Movie
British Intelligence
1939British Intelligence
as Frank BennettMovie
The Witness Vanishes
1939The Witness Vanishes
as Lord Noel StrattonMovie
If I Were King
1938If I Were King
as Noel de JolysMovie
Boy Meets Girl
1938Boy Meets Girl
as Rodney BowmanMovie
Q
1938Quiet, Please
as Dr. FavershamMovie
T
1938Thistledown
as Lord James DunfoyleMovie
T
1937The Windmill
as OfficerMovie
C
1937Change for a Sovereign
as Prince WilliamMovie
M
1937Mayfair Melody
as DickieMovie
Crime Over London
1936Crime Over London
as Ronald MartinMovie
H
1936Hail and Farewell
as Peter DoveMovie
The Tenth Man
1936The Tenth Man
as Edward O'DonnellMovie
Ourselves Alone
1936Ourselves Alone
as 2nd Lieut. LingardMovie
To Be a Lady
1935To Be a Lady
as Jerry DeanMovie
O
1935Old Roses
as Chris MorganMovie
Death at Broadcasting House
1934Death at Broadcasting House
as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)Movie
B
1934Badger’s Green
as Dickie WetherbyMovie