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Bruce Lester
Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

ActingBorn June 6, 1912Died June 13, 2008 (age 96)Johannesburg, South Africa

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

1958
Tarzan and the Trappers

as Commissioner Brandini

Movie
1955
The Scarlet Coat

as Col. Simcoe

Movie
1954Movie
1953
Charade

as Capt. van Buren

Movie
1952
The Pathfinder

as Capt. Clint Bradford

Movie
1952
Four Star Playhouse

as 1st Club Member

TV
1951
Tales of Robin Hood

as Allan-a-Dale

Movie
1951
The Son of Dr. Jekyll

as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

Movie
1951
Secrets of Monte Carlo

as British Inspector

Movie
1947
I Walk Alone

as Charles (uncredited)

Movie
1947
Golden Earrings

as Richard Byrd

Movie
1946
Strange Journey

as Roger Blythe

Movie
1946
Without Reservations

as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Movie
1943
Above Suspicion

as Thornley

Movie
1943
The Mysterious Doctor

as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Movie
1942Movie
1941
A Yank in the R.A.F.

as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Movie
1941Movie
1941
Shining Victory

as Dr. Bentley

Movie
1941Movie
1941
Shadows on the Stairs

as Hugh Bromilow

Movie
1940
The Letter

as John Withers

Movie
1940
Pride and Prejudice

as Mr. Bingley

Movie
1940
My Son, My Son!

as Rory O'Riorden

Movie
1940
The Invisible Man Returns

as Chaplain (uncredited)

Movie
1939
British Intelligence

as Frank Bennett

Movie
1939
The Witness Vanishes

as Lord Noel Stratton

Movie
1938
If I Were King

as Noel de Jolys

Movie
1938
Boy Meets Girl

as Rodney Bowman

Movie
1938
Quiet, Please

as Dr. Faversham

Movie
1938
Thistledown

as Lord James Dunfoyle

Movie
1937
The Windmill

as Officer

Movie
1937
Change for a Sovereign

as Prince William

Movie
1937Movie
1936
Crime Over London

as Ronald Martin

Movie
1936
Hail and Farewell

as Peter Dove

Movie
1936
The Tenth Man

as Edward O'Donnell

Movie
1936Movie
1936
Ourselves Alone

as 2nd Lieut. Lingard

Movie
1935
To Be a Lady

as Jerry Dean

Movie
1935
Old Roses

as Chris Morgan

Movie
1934
Death at Broadcasting House

as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

Movie
1934
Badger’s Green

as Dickie Wetherby

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayJune 6, 1912
Day of DeathJune 13, 2008
Place of BirthJohannesburg, South Africa
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