Bruce Lester
—
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).
Appearances
6.2
Above Suspicion
Thornley
6.9
Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Bingley
6.2
Without Reservations
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
8.0
Secrets of Monte Carlo
British Inspector
7.3
The Letter
John Withers
5.2
Shadows on the Stairs
Hugh Bromilow
5.8
British Intelligence
Frank Bennett
6.4
King Richard and the Crusaders
Castelaine
Old Roses
10.0
Old Roses
Chris Morgan
6.0
The Mysterious Doctor
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
6.2
Golden Earrings
Richard Byrd
7.1
If I Were King
Noel de Jolys
7.0
The Witness Vanishes
Lord Noel Stratton
6.7
The Scarlet Coat
Col. Simcoe
7.0
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Larry Peters
6.1
Shining Victory
Dr. Bentley
All That Is England
All That Is England
6.9
Boy Meets Girl
Rodney Bowman
5.6
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
7.5
The Tenth Man
Edward O'Donnell
6.3
The Invisible Man Returns
Chaplain (uncredited)
7.5
Ourselves Alone
2nd Lieut. Lingard
4.8
My Son, My Son!
Rory O'Riorden
Badger’s Green
9.0
Badger’s Green
Dickie Wetherby
10.0
To Be a Lady
Jerry Dean
4.2
Tarzan and the Trappers
Commissioner Brandini
10.0
A Star Fell from Heaven
Winkler
Mayfair Melody
10.0
Mayfair Melody
Dickie
The Windmill
10.0
The Windmill
Officer
Thistledown
7.0
Thistledown
Lord James Dunfoyle
Quiet, Please
7.0
Quiet, Please
Dr. Faversham
Hail and Farewell
10.0
Hail and Farewell
Peter Dove
5.8
Tales of Robin Hood
Allan-a-Dale
7.0
Crime Over London
Ronald Martin
8.0
Strange Journey
Roger Blythe
7.0
Eagle Squadron
King
7.2
Singapore Woman
Clyde
5.8
Charade
Capt. van Buren
6.1
Death at Broadcasting House
Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
4.8
The Pathfinder
Capt. Clint Bradford
6.9
Man Hunt
6.6
I Walk Alone
Charles (uncredited)
4.9
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Change for a Sovereign
9.0
Change for a Sovereign
Prince William
6.1
Desperate Journey
7.2
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Ray
5.3
Dangerous Assignment
Four Star Playhouse
6.8
Four Star Playhouse
1st Club Member