Bruce Lester
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
Credits
- 1958 · Tarzan and the Trappers as Commissioner Brandini
- 1955 · The Scarlet Coat as Col. Simcoe
- 1954 · King Richard and the Crusaders as Castelaine
- 1953 · Charade as Capt. van Buren
- 1952 · The Pathfinder as Capt. Clint Bradford
- 1952 · Four Star Playhouse as 1st Club Member
- 1952 · Dangerous Assignment as
- 1951 · Tales of Robin Hood as Allan-a-Dale
- 1951 · The Son of Dr. Jekyll as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
- 1951 · Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as Ray
- 1951 · Secrets of Monte Carlo as British Inspector
- 1949 · Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora as Larry Peters
- 1947 · I Walk Alone as Charles (uncredited)
- 1947 · Golden Earrings as Richard Byrd
- 1946 · Strange Journey as Roger Blythe
- 1946 · Without Reservations as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
- 1943 · Above Suspicion as Thornley
- 1943 · The Mysterious Doctor as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
- 1942 · Eagle Squadron as King
- 1941 · A Yank in the R.A.F. as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
- 1941 · Man Hunt as
- 1941 · Shining Victory as Dr. Bentley
- 1941 · Singapore Woman as Clyde
- 1941 · Shadows on the Stairs as Hugh Bromilow
- 1940 · The Letter as John Withers
- 1940 · Pride and Prejudice as Mr. Bingley
- 1940 · My Son, My Son! as Rory O'Riorden
- 1940 · The Invisible Man Returns as Chaplain (uncredited)
- 1939 · British Intelligence as Frank Bennett
- 1939 · The Witness Vanishes as Lord Noel Stratton
- 1938 · If I Were King as Noel de Jolys
- 1938 · Boy Meets Girl as Rodney Bowman
- 1938 · Quiet, Please as Dr. Faversham
- 1938 · Thistledown as Lord James Dunfoyle
- 1937 · The Windmill as Officer
- 1937 · Mayfair Melody as Dickie
- 1936 · Crime Over London as Ronald Martin
- 1936 · Hail and Farewell as Peter Dove
- 1936 · The Tenth Man as Edward O'Donnell
- 1936 · A Star Fell from Heaven as Winkler
- 1936 · Ourselves Alone as 2nd Lieut. Lingard
- 1935 · To Be a Lady as Jerry Dean
- 1935 · Old Roses as Chris Morgan
- 1934 · Death at Broadcasting House as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
- 1934 · Badger’s Green as Dickie Wetherby
- 1932 · All That Is England as