Bruce Lester
Acting • Born 1912-06-06 – Died 2008-06-13
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).
Filmography
48 credits
Above Suspicion
Movie • 1943
Thornley
Pride and Prejudice
Movie • 1940
Mr. Bingley
Without Reservations
Movie • 1946
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Secrets of Monte Carlo
Movie • 1951
British Inspector
The Letter
Movie • 1940
John Withers
Shadows on the Stairs
Movie • 1941
Hugh Bromilow
British Intelligence
Movie • 1939
Frank Bennett
King Richard and the Crusaders
Movie • 1954
Castelaine
Old Roses
Movie • 1935
Chris Morgan
The Mysterious Doctor
Movie • 1943
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
Golden Earrings
Movie • 1947
Richard Byrd
If I Were King
Movie • 1938
Noel de Jolys
The Witness Vanishes
Movie • 1939
Lord Noel Stratton
The Scarlet Coat
Movie • 1955
Col. Simcoe
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Movie • 1949
Larry Peters
Shining Victory
Movie • 1941
Dr. Bentley
All That Is England
Movie • 1932
Boy Meets Girl
Movie • 1938
Rodney Bowman
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Movie • 1941
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
The Tenth Man
Movie • 1936
Edward O'Donnell
The Invisible Man Returns
Movie • 1940
Chaplain (uncredited)
Ourselves Alone
Movie • 1936
2nd Lieut. Lingard
My Son, My Son!
Movie • 1940
Rory O'Riorden
Badger’s Green
Movie • 1934
Dickie Wetherby
To Be a Lady
Movie • 1935
Jerry Dean
Tarzan and the Trappers
Movie • 1958
Commissioner Brandini
A Star Fell from Heaven
Movie • 1936
Winkler
Mayfair Melody
Movie • 1937
Dickie
The Windmill
Movie • 1937
Officer
Thistledown
Movie • 1938
Lord James Dunfoyle
Quiet, Please
Movie • 1938
Dr. Faversham
Hail and Farewell
Movie • 1936
Peter Dove
Tales of Robin Hood
Movie • 1951
Allan-a-Dale
Crime Over London
Movie • 1936
Ronald Martin
Strange Journey
Movie • 1946
Roger Blythe
Eagle Squadron
Movie • 1942
King
Singapore Woman
Movie • 1941
Clyde
Charade
Movie • 1953
Capt. van Buren
Death at Broadcasting House
Movie • 1934
Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
The Pathfinder
Movie • 1952
Capt. Clint Bradford
Man Hunt
Movie • 1941
I Walk Alone
Movie • 1947
Charles (uncredited)
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Movie • 1951
Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Change for a Sovereign
Movie • 1937
Prince William
Desperate Journey
Movie • 1942
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV • 1951
Ray
Dangerous Assignment
TV • 1952
Four Star Playhouse
TV • 1952
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