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
Prominent works featuring Bruce Lester
The Letter
Four Star Playhouse
Pride and Prejudice
The Invisible Man Returns
Man Hunt
I Walk Alone
Dangerous Assignment
Above Suspicion
Desperate Journey
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (49 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tarzan and the Trappers | Commissioner Brandini | Movie | 1960 |
 | The Scarlet Coat | Col. Simcoe | Movie | 1955 |
 | King Richard and the Crusaders | Castelaine | Movie | 1954 |
 | Charade | Capt. van Buren | Movie | 1953 |
| Charade | Writer | Movie | 1953 |
 | The Pathfinder | Capt. Clint Bradford | Movie | 1952 |
 | Four Star Playhouse | 1st Club Member | TV Series | 1952 |
 | Dangerous Assignment | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1952 |
 | Tales of Robin Hood | Allan-a-Dale | Movie | 1951 |
 | The Son of Dr. Jekyll | Daniels' Reporter (uncredited) | Movie | 1951 |
 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | Ray | TV Series | 1951 |
 | Secrets of Monte Carlo | British Inspector | Movie | 1951 |
 | Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora | Larry Peters | Movie | 1949 |
 | I Walk Alone | Charles (uncredited) | Movie | 1947 |
 | Golden Earrings | Richard Byrd | Movie | 1947 |
 | Strange Journey | Roger Blythe | Movie | 1946 |
 | Without Reservations | Army Lieutenant (uncredited) | Movie | 1946 |
 | Above Suspicion | Thornley | Movie | 1943 |
 | The Mysterious Doctor | Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton | Movie | 1943 |
 | Desperate Journey | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1942 |
 | Eagle Squadron | King | Movie | 1942 |
 | A Yank in the R.A.F. | Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson | Movie | 1941 |
 | Man Hunt | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1941 |
 | Shining Victory | Dr. Bentley | Movie | 1941 |
 | Singapore Woman | Clyde | Movie | 1941 |
 | Shadows on the Stairs | Hugh Bromilow | Movie | 1941 |
 | The Letter | John Withers | Movie | 1940 |
 | Pride and Prejudice | Mr. Bingley | Movie | 1940 |
 | My Son, My Son! | Rory O'Riorden | Movie | 1940 |
 | The Invisible Man Returns | Chaplain (uncredited) | Movie | 1940 |
 | British Intelligence | Frank Bennett | Movie | 1939 |
 | The Witness Vanishes | Lord Noel Stratton | Movie | 1939 |
 | If I Were King | Noel de Jolys | Movie | 1938 |
 | Boy Meets Girl | Rodney Bowman | Movie | 1938 |
| Quiet, Please | Dr. Faversham | Movie | 1938 | |
| Thistledown | Lord James Dunfoyle | Movie | 1938 | |
| The Windmill | Officer | Movie | 1937 | |
| Change for a Sovereign | Prince William | Movie | 1937 | |
| Mayfair Melody | Dickie | Movie | 1937 | |
 | Crime Over London | Ronald Martin | Movie | 1936 |
| Hail and Farewell | Peter Dove | Movie | 1936 | |
 | The Tenth Man | Edward O'Donnell | Movie | 1936 |
 | A Star Fell from Heaven | Winkler | Movie | 1936 |
 | Ourselves Alone | 2nd Lieut. Lingard | Movie | 1936 |
 | To Be a Lady | Jerry Dean | Movie | 1935 |
| Old Roses | Chris Morgan | Movie | 1935 | |
 | Death at Broadcasting House | Peter Ridgwell (uncredited) | Movie | 1934 |
| Badger’s Green | Dickie Wetherby | Movie | 1934 | |
| All That Is England | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1932 |