Bruce Lester
Acting
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).
Known for
Acting48
movieTarzan and the Trappers
1958
Commissioner Brandini
movieThe Scarlet Coat
1955
Col. Simcoe
movieKing Richard and the Crusaders
1954
Castelaine
movieCharade
1953
Capt. van Buren
movieThe Pathfinder
1952
Capt. Clint Bradford
tvFour Star Playhouse
1952
1st Club Member
movieTales of Robin Hood
1951
Allan-a-Dale
movieThe Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951
Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
movieSecrets of Monte Carlo
1951
British Inspector
movieI Walk Alone
1947
Charles (uncredited)
movieGolden Earrings
1947
Richard Byrd
movieStrange Journey
1946
Roger Blythe
movieWithout Reservations
1946
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
movieAbove Suspicion
1943
Thornley
movieThe Mysterious Doctor
1943
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
movieA Yank in the R.A.F.
1941
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
movieShining Victory
1941
Dr. Bentley
movieShadows on the Stairs
1941
Hugh Bromilow
movieThe Letter
1940
John Withers
moviePride and Prejudice
1940
Mr. Bingley
movieMy Son, My Son!
1940
Rory O'Riorden
movieThe Invisible Man Returns
1940
Chaplain (uncredited)
movieBritish Intelligence
1939
Frank Bennett
movieThe Witness Vanishes
1939
Lord Noel Stratton
movieIf I Were King
1938
Noel de Jolys
movieBoy Meets Girl
1938
Rodney Bowman
Quiet, Please
1938
Dr. Faversham
Thistledown
1938
Lord James Dunfoyle
Change for a Sovereign
1937
Prince William
movieCrime Over London
1936
Ronald Martin
movieThe Tenth Man
1936
Edward O'Donnell
movieOurselves Alone
1936
2nd Lieut. Lingard
movieTo Be a Lady
1935
Jerry Dean
Old Roses
1935
Chris Morgan
movieDeath at Broadcasting House
1934
Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Badger’s Green
1934
Dickie Wetherby
Writing1
movieCharade
1953
Writer