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).
Movie | Tarzan and the Trappers | Commissioner Brandini | 1958-01-01 |
Movie | The Scarlet Coat | Col. Simcoe | 1955-07-29 |
Movie | King Richard and the Crusaders | Castelaine | 1954-08-07 |
Movie | Charade | Capt. van Buren | 1953-09-16 |
Movie | The Pathfinder | Capt. Clint Bradford | 1952-12-09 |
Series | Dangerous Assignment | Unknown | 1952-01-01 |
Movie | The Son of Dr. Jekyll | Daniels' Reporter (uncredited) | 1951-10-31 |
Movie | Secrets of Monte Carlo | British Inspector | 1951-06-20 |
Movie | Tales of Robin Hood | Allan-a-Dale | 1951-12-21 |
Movie | Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora | Larry Peters | 1949-08-29 |
Movie | Golden Earrings | Richard Byrd | 1947-08-27 |
Movie | I Walk Alone | Charles (uncredited) | 1947-12-31 |
Movie | Without Reservations | Army Lieutenant (uncredited) | 1946-05-13 |
Movie | The Mysterious Doctor | Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton | 1943-03-03 |
Movie | Above Suspicion | Thornley | 1943-05-31 |
Movie | Eagle Squadron | King | 1942-06-16 |
Movie | Shadows on the Stairs | Hugh Bromilow | 1941-03-01 |
Movie | Singapore Woman | Clyde | 1941-05-17 |
Movie | A Yank in the R.A.F. | Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson | 1941-09-26 |
Movie | Shining Victory | Dr. Bentley | 1941-05-30 |
Movie | Man Hunt | 1941-06-13 | |
Movie | The Invisible Man Returns | Chaplain (uncredited) | 1940-01-12 |
Movie | My Son, My Son! | Rory O'Riorden | 1940-03-21 |
Movie | The Letter | John Withers | 1940-11-21 |
Movie | Pride and Prejudice | Mr. Bingley | 1940-07-26 |
Movie | The Witness Vanishes | Lord Noel Stratton | 1939-09-22 |
Movie | British Intelligence | Frank Bennett | 1939-11-10 |
Movie | Boy Meets Girl | Rodney Bowman | 1938-08-27 |
Movie | If I Were King | Noel de Jolys | 1938-09-28 |
Movie | Ourselves Alone | 2nd Lieut. Lingard | 1936-04-27 |
Movie | A Star Fell from Heaven | Winkler | 1936-06-08 |
Movie | Crime Over London | Ronald Martin | 1936-10-21 |
Movie | The Tenth Man | Edward O'Donnell | 1936-08-12 |
Movie | Death at Broadcasting House | Peter Ridgwell (uncredited) | 1934-11-01 |