Bruce Lester

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).

Known For

Dangerous Assignment

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Pride and Prejudice

The Letter

I Walk Alone

Man Hunt

The Invisible Man Returns

King Richard and the Crusaders

All Movies (45)

• Tarzan and the Trappers1958 · as Commissioner Brandini
• The Scarlet Coat1955 · as Col. Simcoe
• King Richard and the Crusaders1954 · as Castelaine
• Charade1953 · as Capt. van Buren
• The Pathfinder1952 · as Capt. Clint Bradford
• Tales of Robin Hood1951 · as Allan-a-Dale
• The Son of Dr. Jekyll1951 · as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
• Secrets of Monte Carlo1951 · as British Inspector
• Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora1949 · as Larry Peters
• I Walk Alone1947 · as Charles (uncredited)
• Golden Earrings1947 · as Richard Byrd
• Strange Journey1946 · as Roger Blythe
• Without Reservations1946 · as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
• Above Suspicion1943 · as Thornley
• The Mysterious Doctor1943 · as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
• Desperate Journey1942
• Eagle Squadron1942 · as King
• A Yank in the R.A.F.1941 · as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
• Man Hunt1941
• Shining Victory1941 · as Dr. Bentley
• Singapore Woman1941 · as Clyde
• Shadows on the Stairs1941 · as Hugh Bromilow
• The Letter1940 · as John Withers
• Pride and Prejudice1940 · as Mr. Bingley
• My Son, My Son!1940 · as Rory O'Riorden
• The Invisible Man Returns1940 · as Chaplain (uncredited)
• British Intelligence1939 · as Frank Bennett
• The Witness Vanishes1939 · as Lord Noel Stratton
• If I Were King1938 · as Noel de Jolys
• Boy Meets Girl1938 · as Rodney Bowman
• Quiet, Please1938 · as Dr. Faversham
• Thistledown1938 · as Lord James Dunfoyle
• The Windmill1937 · as Officer
• Change for a Sovereign1937 · as Prince William
• Mayfair Melody1937 · as Dickie
• Crime Over London1936 · as Ronald Martin
• Hail and Farewell1936 · as Peter Dove
• The Tenth Man1936 · as Edward O'Donnell
• A Star Fell from Heaven1936 · as Winkler
• Ourselves Alone1936 · as 2nd Lieut. Lingard
• To Be a Lady1935 · as Jerry Dean
• Old Roses1935 · as Chris Morgan
• Death at Broadcasting House1934 · as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
• Badger’s Green1934 · as Dickie Wetherby
• All That Is England1932

All TV Shows (3)

• Four Star Playhouse1952 · as 1st Club Member
• Dangerous Assignment1952
• Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951 · as Ray