Acting · Johannesburg, South Africa · Born June 6, 1912
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).
MovieTarzan and the Trappers
1958
as Commissioner Brandini
MovieThe Scarlet Coat
1955
as Col. Simcoe
MovieKing Richard and the Crusaders
1954
as Castelaine
MovieCharade
1953
as Capt. van Buren
MovieThe Pathfinder
1952
as Capt. Clint Bradford
TVFour Star Playhouse
1952
as 1st Club Member
TVDangerous Assignment
1952
MovieTales of Robin Hood
1951
as Allan-a-Dale
MovieThe Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951
as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
TVSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Ray
MovieSecrets of Monte Carlo
1951
as British Inspector
MovieCelia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949
as Larry Peters
MovieI Walk Alone
1947
as Charles (uncredited)
MovieGolden Earrings
1947
as Richard Byrd
MovieStrange Journey
1946
as Roger Blythe
MovieWithout Reservations
1946
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
MovieAbove Suspicion
1943
as Thornley
MovieThe Mysterious Doctor
1943
as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
MovieDesperate Journey
1942
MovieEagle Squadron
1942
as King
MovieA Yank in the R.A.F.
1941
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
MovieMan Hunt
1941
MovieShining Victory
1941
as Dr. Bentley
MovieSingapore Woman
1941
as Clyde
MovieShadows on the Stairs
1941
as Hugh Bromilow
MovieThe Letter
1940
as John Withers
MoviePride and Prejudice
1940
as Mr. Bingley
MovieMy Son, My Son!
1940
as Rory O'Riorden
MovieThe Invisible Man Returns
1940
as Chaplain (uncredited)
MovieBritish Intelligence
1939
as Frank Bennett
MovieThe Witness Vanishes
1939
as Lord Noel Stratton
MovieIf I Were King
1938
as Noel de Jolys
MovieBoy Meets Girl
1938
as Rodney Bowman
Quiet, Please
1938
as Dr. Faversham
Thistledown
1938
as Lord James Dunfoyle
The Windmill
1937
as Officer
Change for a Sovereign
1937
as Prince William
Mayfair Melody
1937
as Dickie
MovieCrime Over London
1936
as Ronald Martin
Hail and Farewell
1936
as Peter Dove
MovieThe Tenth Man
1936
as Edward O'Donnell
MovieA Star Fell from Heaven
1936
as Winkler
MovieOurselves Alone
1936
as 2nd Lieut. Lingard
MovieTo Be a Lady
1935
as Jerry Dean
Old Roses
1935
as Chris Morgan
MovieDeath at Broadcasting House
1934
as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Badger’s Green
1934
as Dickie Wetherby
All That Is England
1932
