Bruce Lester


    Starbirth:
    June 6, 1912
    Supernova:
    June 13, 2008
    Birthplace:
    Johannesburg, South Africa
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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).


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