Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

1912-06-06 Johannesburg, South Africa Male 47 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

47

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

Tales of Robin Hood

1951

Allan-a-Dale

Strange Journey

1946

Roger Blythe

The Mysterious Doctor

1943

Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Shining Victory

1941

Dr. Bentley

Pride and Prejudice

1940

Mr. Bingley

The Invisible Man Returns

1940

Chaplain (uncredited)

The Letter

1940

John Withers

A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941

Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

I Walk Alone

1947

Charles (uncredited)

Hail and Farewell

1936

Peter Dove

Death at Broadcasting House

1934

Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951

Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

The Witness Vanishes

1939

Lord Noel Stratton

Tarzan and the Trappers

1958

Commissioner Brandini

Golden Earrings

1947

Richard Byrd

Boy Meets Girl

1938

Rodney Bowman

The Windmill

1937

Officer

Without Reservations

1946

Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

British Intelligence

1939

Frank Bennett

The Scarlet Coat

1955

Col. Simcoe

If I Were King

1938

Noel de Jolys

Shadows on the Stairs

1941

Hugh Bromilow

Badger’s Green

1934

Dickie Wetherby

Change for a Sovereign

1937

Prince William

Above Suspicion

1943

Thornley

Crime Over London

1936

Ronald Martin

Thistledown

1938

Lord James Dunfoyle

My Son, My Son!

1940

Rory O'Riorden

Charade

1953

Capt. van Buren

To Be a Lady

1935

Jerry Dean

Quiet, Please

1938

Dr. Faversham

Old Roses

1935

Chris Morgan

Ourselves Alone

1936

2nd Lieut. Lingard

The Tenth Man

1936

Edward O'Donnell

Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951

British Inspector

Mayfair Melody

1937

Dickie

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

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