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Bruce Lester

Actor

Bruce Lester

Born June 6, 1912 in Johannesburg, South AfricaDied June 13, 200844 films

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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Filmography

44 films as actor
  1. 1960Tarzan and the TrappersCommissioner Brandini
  2. 1955The Scarlet CoatCol. Simcoe
  3. 1954King Richard and the CrusadersCastelaine
  4. 1953CharadeCapt. van Buren
  5. 1952The PathfinderCapt. Clint Bradford
  6. 1951Tales of Robin HoodAllan-a-Dale
  7. 1951The Son of Dr. JekyllDaniels' Reporter (uncredited)
  8. 1951Secrets of Monte CarloBritish Inspector
  9. 1949Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt NoraLarry Peters
  10. 1947I Walk AloneCharles (uncredited)
  11. 1947Golden EarringsRichard Byrd
  12. 1946Strange JourneyRoger Blythe
  13. 1946Without ReservationsArmy Lieutenant (uncredited)
  14. 1943Above SuspicionThornley
  15. 1943The Mysterious DoctorLt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
  16. 1942Desperate Journey
  17. 1942Eagle SquadronKing
  18. 1941A Yank in the R.A.F.Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
  19. 1941Man Hunt
  20. 1941Shining VictoryDr. Bentley
  21. 1941Singapore WomanClyde
  22. 1941Shadows on the StairsHugh Bromilow
  23. 1940The LetterJohn Withers
  24. 1940Pride and PrejudiceMr. Bingley
  25. 1940My Son, My Son!Rory O'Riorden
  26. 1940The Invisible Man ReturnsChaplain (uncredited)
  27. 1939British IntelligenceFrank Bennett
  28. 1939The Witness VanishesLord Noel Stratton
  29. 1938If I Were KingNoel de Jolys
  30. 1938Boy Meets GirlRodney Bowman
  31. 1938Quiet, PleaseDr. Faversham
  32. 1938ThistledownLord James Dunfoyle
  33. 1937The WindmillOfficer
  34. 1937Change for a SovereignPrince William
  35. 1937Mayfair MelodyDickie
  36. 1936Crime Over LondonRonald Martin
  37. 1936Hail and FarewellPeter Dove
  38. 1936The Tenth ManEdward O'Donnell
  39. 1936A Star Fell from HeavenWinkler
  40. 1936Ourselves Alone2nd Lieut. Lingard
  41. 1935To Be a LadyJerry Dean
  42. 1935Old RosesChris Morgan
  43. 1934Death at Broadcasting HousePeter Ridgwell (uncredited)
  44. 1934Badger’s GreenDickie Wetherby