Bruce Lester

Acting

Born June 6, 1912, Johannesburg, South Africa

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

• 1960Tarzan and the Trappers — Commissioner Brandini
• 1955The Scarlet Coat — Col. Simcoe
• 1954King Richard and the Crusaders — Castelaine
• 1953Charade — Capt. van Buren, Writer
• Dangerous Assignment
• Four Star Playhouse — 1st Club Member
• 1952The Pathfinder — Capt. Clint Bradford
• Schlitz Playhouse of Stars — Ray
• 1951Secrets of Monte Carlo — British Inspector
• 1951Tales of Robin Hood — Allan-a-Dale
• 1951The Son of Dr. Jekyll — Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
• 1949Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora — Larry Peters
• 1947Golden Earrings — Richard Byrd
• 1947I Walk Alone — Charles (uncredited)
• 1946Strange Journey — Roger Blythe
• 1946Without Reservations — Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
• 1943Above Suspicion — Thornley
• 1943The Mysterious Doctor — Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
• 1942Desperate Journey
• 1942Eagle Squadron — King
• 1941A Yank in the R.A.F. — Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
• 1941Man Hunt
• 1941Shadows on the Stairs — Hugh Bromilow
• 1941Shining Victory — Dr. Bentley
• 1941Singapore Woman — Clyde
• 1940My Son, My Son! — Rory O'Riorden
• 1940Pride and Prejudice — Mr. Bingley
• 1940The Invisible Man Returns — Chaplain (uncredited)
• 1940The Letter — John Withers
• 1939British Intelligence — Frank Bennett
• 1939The Witness Vanishes — Lord Noel Stratton
• 1938Boy Meets Girl — Rodney Bowman
• 1938If I Were King — Noel de Jolys
• 1938Quiet, Please — Dr. Faversham
• 1938Thistledown — Lord James Dunfoyle
• 1937Change for a Sovereign — Prince William
• 1937Mayfair Melody — Dickie
• 1937The Windmill — Officer
• 1936A Star Fell from Heaven — Winkler
• 1936Crime Over London — Ronald Martin
• 1936Hail and Farewell — Peter Dove
• 1936Ourselves Alone — 2nd Lieut. Lingard
• 1936The Tenth Man — Edward O'Donnell
• 1935Old Roses — Chris Morgan
• 1935To Be a Lady — Jerry Dean
• 1934Badger’s Green — Dickie Wetherby
• 1934Death at Broadcasting House — Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
• 1932All That Is England