Acting

Bruce Lester

Acting · Born 1912-06-06 · Johannesburg, South Africa

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).

Credits · 47

Film
Tarzan and the Trappers
1960 · Commissioner Brandini
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The Scarlet Coat
1955 · Col. Simcoe
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King Richard and the Crusaders
1954 · Castelaine
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Charade
1953 · Capt. van Buren
Film
The Pathfinder
1952 · Capt. Clint Bradford
Four Star Playhouse
1952 · 1st Club Member
Dangerous Assignment
1952
Film
Tales of Robin Hood
1951 · Allan-a-Dale
Film
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951 · Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951 · Ray
Film
Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951 · British Inspector
Film
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949 · Larry Peters
Film
I Walk Alone
1947 · Charles (uncredited)
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Golden Earrings
1947 · Richard Byrd
Film
Strange Journey
1946 · Roger Blythe
Film
Without Reservations
1946 · Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Film
Above Suspicion
1943 · Thornley
Film
The Mysterious Doctor
1943 · Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
Film
Desperate Journey
1942
Film
Eagle Squadron
1942 · King
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A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941 · Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Film
Man Hunt
1941
Film
Shining Victory
1941 · Dr. Bentley
Film
Singapore Woman
1941 · Clyde
Film
Shadows on the Stairs
1941 · Hugh Bromilow
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The Letter
1940 · John Withers
Film
Pride and Prejudice
1940 · Mr. Bingley
Film
My Son, My Son!
1940 · Rory O'Riorden
Film
The Invisible Man Returns
1940 · Chaplain (uncredited)
Film
British Intelligence
1939 · Frank Bennett
Film
The Witness Vanishes
1939 · Lord Noel Stratton
Film
If I Were King
1938 · Noel de Jolys
Film
Boy Meets Girl
1938 · Rodney Bowman
Quiet, Please
Film
Quiet, Please
1938 · Dr. Faversham
Thistledown
Film
Thistledown
1938 · Lord James Dunfoyle
The Windmill
Film
The Windmill
1937 · Officer
Change for a Sovereign
Film
Change for a Sovereign
1937 · Prince William
Mayfair Melody
Film
Mayfair Melody
1937 · Dickie
Film
Crime Over London
1936 · Ronald Martin
Hail and Farewell
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Hail and Farewell
1936 · Peter Dove
Film
The Tenth Man
1936 · Edward O'Donnell
Film
A Star Fell from Heaven
1936 · Winkler
Film
Ourselves Alone
1936 · 2nd Lieut. Lingard
Film
To Be a Lady
1935 · Jerry Dean
Old Roses
Film
Old Roses
1935 · Chris Morgan
Film
Death at Broadcasting House
1934 · Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Badger’s Green
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Badger’s Green
1934 · Dickie Wetherby
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