
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 |
Series | Dangerous Assignment | Unknown | 1952-01-01 |
Movie | The Pathfinder | Capt. Clint Bradford | 1952-12-09 |
Movie | Secrets of Monte Carlo | British Inspector | 1951-06-20 |
Series | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | Unknown | 1951-10-05 |
Movie | The Son of Dr. Jekyll | Daniels' Reporter (uncredited) | 1951-10-31 |
Movie | Tales of Robin Hood | Allan-a-Dale | 1951-12-21 |
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 | Desperate Journey | 1942-09-26 | |
Movie | Eagle Squadron | King | 1942-06-16 |
Movie | Shadows on the Stairs | Hugh Bromilow | 1941-03-01 |
Movie | Singapore Woman | Clyde | 1941-05-17 |
Movie | A Yank in the R.A.F. | Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson | 1941-09-26 |
Movie | Shining Victory | Dr. Bentley | 1941-05-30 |
Movie | Man Hunt | 1941-06-13 | |
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 | Thistledown | Lord James Dunfoyle | 1938-01-01 |
Movie | If I Were King | Noel de Jolys | 1938-09-28 |
Movie | Boy Meets Girl | Rodney Bowman | 1938-08-27 |
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 | Hail and Farewell | Peter Dove | 1936-09-30 |
Movie | The Tenth Man | Edward O'Donnell | 1936-08-12 |
Movie | Crime Over London | Ronald Martin | 1936-10-21 |
Movie | Death at Broadcasting House | Peter Ridgwell (uncredited) | 1934-11-01 |