Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

1912-06-06 Johannesburg, South Africa Male 48 Known Credits

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).

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1912-06-06

Place of Birth

Johannesburg, South Africa

Known Credits

48

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Bruce Lister, Bruce Somerset Lister

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Known For Movies

Known For TV Shows

Movie Credits

The Pathfinder

1952

Capt. Clint Bradford

Strange Journey

1946

Roger Blythe

Without Reservations

1946

Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Change for a Sovereign

1937

Prince William

The Letter

1940

John Withers

Shadows on the Stairs

1941

Hugh Bromilow

My Son, My Son!

1940

Rory O'Riorden

Badger’s Green

1934

Dickie Wetherby

Golden Earrings

1947

Richard Byrd

Tarzan and the Trappers

1958

Commissioner Brandini

I Walk Alone

1947

Charles (uncredited)

The Scarlet Coat

1955

Col. Simcoe

The Witness Vanishes

1939

Lord Noel Stratton

Shining Victory

1941

Dr. Bentley

A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941

Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Old Roses

1935

Chris Morgan

Death at Broadcasting House

1934

Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

If I Were King

1938

Noel de Jolys

Charade

1953

Capt. van Buren

Tales of Robin Hood

1951

Allan-a-Dale

Pride and Prejudice

1940

Mr. Bingley

Boy Meets Girl

1938

Rodney Bowman

Ourselves Alone

1936

2nd Lieut. Lingard

The Invisible Man Returns

1940

Chaplain (uncredited)

To Be a Lady

1935

Jerry Dean

Above Suspicion

1943

Thornley

British Intelligence

1939

Frank Bennett

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951

Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

Crime Over London

1936

Ronald Martin

Quiet, Please

1938

Dr. Faversham

The Mysterious Doctor

1943

Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

The Tenth Man

1936

Edward O'Donnell

Mayfair Melody

1937

Dickie

Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951

British Inspector

The Windmill

1937

Officer

Thistledown

1938

Lord James Dunfoyle

Hail and Farewell

1936

Peter Dove

TV Credits

Four Star Playhouse

1952

1st Club Member (1 episodes)

Dangerous Assignment

1952

(1 episodes)

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

1951

Ray (1 episodes)

Movie Production Credits

Charade

Writer

1953

TV Production Credits

No TV production credits available.