
Bruce Lester
Known for Acting · 48 credits
- Born
- 1912-06-06
- Died
- 2008-06-13
- Place of birth
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Also known as
- Bruce Lister · Bruce Somerset Lister
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
TV Shows (3)
Movies (45)

The Letter
1940
as John Withers

Eagle Squadron
1942
as King

Pride and Prejudice
1940
as Mr. Bingley

Man Hunt
1941

Without Reservations
1946
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

The Invisible Man Returns
1940
as Chaplain (uncredited)

Above Suspicion
1943
as Thornley

King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
as Castelaine

I Walk Alone
1947
as Charles (uncredited)

If I Were King
1938
as Noel de Jolys
Quiet, Please
1938
as Dr. Faversham

Desperate Journey
1942

The Scarlet Coat
1955
as Col. Simcoe

A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Shining Victory
1941
as Dr. Bentley

The Pathfinder
1952
as Capt. Clint Bradford

Charade
1953
as Capt. van Buren

Strange Journey
1946
as Roger Blythe

British Intelligence
1939
as Frank Bennett

Tales of Robin Hood
1951
as Allan-a-Dale

Shadows on the Stairs
1941
as Hugh Bromilow

Golden Earrings
1947
as Richard Byrd

Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951
as British Inspector

Tarzan and the Trappers
1958
as Commissioner Brandini

Boy Meets Girl
1938
as Rodney Bowman

My Son, My Son!
1940
as Rory O'Riorden

Singapore Woman
1941
as Clyde

Crime Over London
1936
as Ronald Martin

Death at Broadcasting House
1934
as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949
as Larry Peters

The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951
as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Old Roses
1935
as Chris Morgan

The Witness Vanishes
1939
as Lord Noel Stratton

A Star Fell from Heaven
1936
as Winkler
Hail and Farewell
1936
as Peter Dove
Badger’s Green
1934
as Dickie Wetherby

The Mysterious Doctor
1943
as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Ourselves Alone
1936
as 2nd Lieut. Lingard

The Tenth Man
1936
as Edward O'Donnell
Change for a Sovereign
1937
as Prince William
Thistledown
1938
as Lord James Dunfoyle
All That Is England
1932
The Windmill
1937
as Officer
Mayfair Melody
1937
as Dickie

To Be a Lady
1935
as Jerry Dean
About Bruce Lester
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" (194… With 48 credits spanning from 1932 to 1958, Bruce Lester has appeared in 45 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bruce Lester Movies
- The Letter (1940) — as John Withers
- Eagle Squadron (1942) — as King
- Pride and Prejudice (1940) — as Mr. Bingley
- Man Hunt (1941)
- Without Reservations (1946) — as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
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