Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

1912-06-06 – 2008-06-13 (age 96) Johannesburg, South Africa
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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).

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Known For

King Richard and the Crusaders
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice

1940

as Mr. Bingley

The Invisible Man Returns
The Invisible Man Returns

1940

as Chaplain (uncredited)

The Letter
The Letter

1940

as John Withers

Tarzan and the Trappers
Tarzan and the Trappers

1960

as Commissioner Brandini

Without Reservations
Without Reservations

1946

as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

If I Were King
If I Were King

1938

as Noel de Jolys

Desperate Journey
The Scarlet Coat
The Scarlet Coat

1955

as Col. Simcoe

Man Hunt
Shining Victory
Shining Victory

1941

as Dr. Bentley

I Walk Alone
I Walk Alone

1947

as Charles (uncredited)

A Yank in the R.A.F.
A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941

as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion

1943

as Thornley

Death at Broadcasting House
Death at Broadcasting House

1934

as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

The Pathfinder
The Pathfinder

1952

as Capt. Clint Bradford

Tales of Robin Hood
Tales of Robin Hood

1951

as Allan-a-Dale

Charade
Charade

1953

as Capt. van Buren

The Son of Dr. Jekyll
The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951

as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

Eagle Squadron
Eagle Squadron

1942

as King