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).
Movie | Tarzan and the Trappers | Commissioner Brandini | 1958-01-01 |
Movie | The Scarlet Coat | Col. Simcoe | 1955-07-29 |
Movie | King Richard and the Crusaders | Castelaine | 1954-08-07 |
Movie | Charade | Capt. van Buren | 1953-09-16 |
Movie | The Pathfinder | Capt. Clint Bradford | 1952-12-09 |
Series | Dangerous Assignment | Unknown | 1952-01-01 |
Series | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | Unknown | 1951-10-05 |
Movie | Secrets of Monte Carlo | British Inspector | 1951-06-20 |
Movie | Tales of Robin Hood | Allan-a-Dale | 1951-12-21 |
Movie | The Son of Dr. Jekyll | Daniels' Reporter (uncredited) | 1951-10-31 |
Movie | Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora | Larry Peters | 1949-08-29 |
Movie | I Walk Alone | Charles (uncredited) | 1947-12-31 |
Movie | Golden Earrings | Richard Byrd | 1947-08-27 |
Movie | Without Reservations | Army Lieutenant (uncredited) | 1946-05-13 |
Movie | Strange Journey | Roger Blythe | 1946-10-03 |
Movie | The Mysterious Doctor | Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton | 1943-03-03 |
Movie | Above Suspicion | Thornley | 1943-05-31 |
Movie | Eagle Squadron | King | 1942-06-16 |
Movie | Singapore Woman | Clyde | 1941-05-17 |
Movie | Shadows on the Stairs | Hugh Bromilow | 1941-03-01 |
Movie | Man Hunt | 1941-06-13 | |
Movie | Shining Victory | Dr. Bentley | 1941-05-30 |
Movie | A Yank in the R.A.F. | Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson | 1941-09-26 |
Movie | The Invisible Man Returns | Chaplain (uncredited) | 1940-01-12 |
Movie | My Son, My Son! | Rory O'Riorden | 1940-03-21 |
Movie | The Letter | John Withers | 1940-11-21 |
Movie | Pride and Prejudice | Mr. Bingley | 1940-07-26 |
Movie | The Witness Vanishes | Lord Noel Stratton | 1939-09-22 |
Movie | British Intelligence | Frank Bennett | 1939-11-10 |
Movie | Boy Meets Girl | Rodney Bowman | 1938-08-27 |
Movie | If I Were King | Noel de Jolys | 1938-09-28 |
Movie | Mayfair Melody | Dickie | 1937-08-23 |
Movie | A Star Fell from Heaven | Winkler | 1936-06-08 |
Movie | Ourselves Alone | 2nd Lieut. Lingard | 1936-04-27 |
Movie | The Tenth Man | Edward O'Donnell | 1936-08-12 |
Movie | Hail and Farewell | Peter Dove | 1936-09-30 |
Movie | Crime Over London | Ronald Martin | 1936-10-21 |
Movie | Old Roses | Chris Morgan | 1935-01-01 |
Movie | Death at Broadcasting House | Peter Ridgwell (uncredited) | 1934-11-01 |