About

Known credits:
45
Birthday:
1912-06-06
Place of birth:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Website:
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Bruce Lester

Overview

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

Acting
1958 Tarzan and the Trappers Actor Commissioner Brandini 58
Average
1955 The Scarlet Coat Actor Col. Simcoe 59
Average
1954 King Richard and the Crusaders Actor Castelaine 59
Average
1953 Charade Actor Capt. van Buren 59
Average
1952 The Pathfinder Actor Capt. Clint Bradford 58
Average
1951 Tales of Robin Hood Actor Allan-a-Dale 58
Average
1951 The Son of Dr. Jekyll Actor Daniels' Reporter (uncredited) 58
Average
1951 Secrets of Monte Carlo Actor British Inspector N/A
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1949 Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora Actor Larry Peters 58
Average
1947 I Walk Alone Actor Charles (uncredited) 59
Average
1947 Golden Earrings Actor Richard Byrd 58
Average
1946 Strange Journey Actor Roger Blythe 59
Average
1946 Without Reservations Actor Army Lieutenant (uncredited) 58
Average
1943 Above Suspicion Actor Thornley 59
Average
1943 The Mysterious Doctor Actor Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton 59
Average
1942 Eagle Squadron Actor King N/A
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1941 A Yank in the R.A.F. Actor Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson 58
Average
1941 Man Hunt Actor 60
Fair
1941 Shining Victory Actor Dr. Bentley 59
Average
1941 Singapore Woman Actor Clyde 59
Average
1941 Shadows on the Stairs Actor Hugh Bromilow 58
Average
1940 The Letter Actor John Withers 63
Fair
1940 Pride and Prejudice Actor Mr. Bingley 61
Fair
1940 My Son, My Son! Actor Rory O'Riorden 58
Average
1940 The Invisible Man Returns Actor Chaplain (uncredited) 59
Average
1939 British Intelligence Actor Frank Bennett 58
Average
1939 The Witness Vanishes Actor Lord Noel Stratton 59
Average
1938 If I Were King Actor Noel de Jolys 59
Average
1938 Boy Meets Girl Actor Rodney Bowman 59
Average
1938 Quiet, Please Actor Dr. Faversham N/A
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1938 Thistledown Actor Lord James Dunfoyle N/A
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1937 The Windmill Actor Officer N/A
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1937 Change for a Sovereign Actor Prince William N/A
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1937 Mayfair Melody Actor Dickie N/A
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1936 Crime Over London Actor Ronald Martin 58
Average
1936 Hail and Farewell Actor Peter Dove N/A
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1936 The Tenth Man Actor Edward O'Donnell 59
Average
1936 A Star Fell from Heaven Actor Winkler N/A
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1936 Ourselves Alone Actor 2nd Lieut. Lingard 59
Average
1935 To Be a Lady Actor Jerry Dean N/A
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1935 Old Roses Actor Chris Morgan N/A
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1934 Death at Broadcasting House Actor Peter Ridgwell (uncredited) 59
Average
1934 Badger’s Green Actor Dickie Wetherby N/A
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1932 All That Is England Actor N/A
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Writing
1953 Charade Writing Writer 59
Average