Bruce Lester

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

June 6, 1912

Died

June 13, 2008 (age 96)

Place of Birth

Johannesburg, South Africa

Also Known As

Bruce Lister

Bruce Somerset Lister

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

Filmography

1958FilmTarzan and the Trappersas Commissioner Brandini1955FilmThe Scarlet Coatas Col. Simcoe1954FilmKing Richard and the Crusadersas Castelaine1953FilmCharadeas Capt. van Buren1952FilmThe Pathfinderas Capt. Clint Bradford1952TVFour Star Playhouseas 1st Club Member1952TVDangerous Assignment1951FilmTales of Robin Hoodas Allan-a-Dale1951FilmThe Son of Dr. Jekyllas Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Ray1951FilmSecrets of Monte Carloas British Inspector1949FilmCelia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Noraas Larry Peters1947FilmI Walk Aloneas Charles (uncredited)1947FilmGolden Earringsas Richard Byrd1946FilmStrange Journeyas Roger Blythe1946FilmWithout Reservationsas Army Lieutenant (uncredited)1943FilmAbove Suspicionas Thornley1943FilmThe Mysterious Doctoras Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton1942FilmDesperate Journey1942FilmEagle Squadronas King1941FilmA Yank in the R.A.F.as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson1941FilmMan Hunt1941FilmShining Victoryas Dr. Bentley1941FilmSingapore Womanas Clyde1941FilmShadows on the Stairsas Hugh Bromilow1940FilmThe Letteras John Withers1940FilmPride and Prejudiceas Mr. Bingley1940FilmMy Son, My Son!as Rory O'Riorden1940FilmThe Invisible Man Returnsas Chaplain (uncredited)1939FilmBritish Intelligenceas Frank Bennett1939FilmThe Witness Vanishesas Lord Noel Stratton1938FilmIf I Were Kingas Noel de Jolys1938FilmBoy Meets Girlas Rodney Bowman1938FilmQuiet, Pleaseas Dr. Faversham1938FilmThistledownas Lord James Dunfoyle1937FilmThe Windmillas Officer1937FilmChange for a Sovereignas Prince William1937FilmMayfair Melodyas Dickie1936FilmCrime Over Londonas Ronald Martin1936FilmHail and Farewellas Peter Dove1936FilmThe Tenth Manas Edward O'Donnell1936FilmA Star Fell from Heavenas Winkler1936FilmOurselves Aloneas 2nd Lieut. Lingard1935FilmTo Be a Ladyas Jerry Dean1935FilmOld Rosesas Chris Morgan1934FilmDeath at Broadcasting Houseas Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)1934FilmBadger’s Greenas Dickie Wetherby1932FilmAll That Is England

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