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Bruce Lester

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1912-06-06

Day of Death

2008-06-13

Place of Birth

Johannesburg, South Africa

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).

Filmography (45)

⭐ 4.2 Role: Commissioner Brandini

Tarzan and the Trappers

1958
⭐ 6.7 Role: Col. Simcoe

The Scarlet Coat

1955
⭐ 6.4 Role: Castelaine

King Richard and the Crusaders

1954
⭐ 5.8 Role: Capt. van Buren

Charade

1953
⭐ 4.8 Role: Capt. Clint Bradford

The Pathfinder

1952
⭐ 5.8 Role: Allan-a-Dale

Tales of Robin Hood

1951
⭐ 4.9 Role: Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951
⭐ 8.0 Role: British Inspector

Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951
⭐ 7.0 Role: Larry Peters

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

1949
⭐ 6.6 Role: Charles (uncredited)

I Walk Alone

1947
⭐ 6.2 Role: Richard Byrd

Golden Earrings

1947
⭐ 8.0 Role: Roger Blythe

Strange Journey

1946
⭐ 6.2 Role: Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Without Reservations

1946
⭐ 6.2 Role: Thornley

Above Suspicion

1943
⭐ 6.0 Role: Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

The Mysterious Doctor

1943