
Person
Bruce Lester
Acting · 1912–2008 · Johannesburg, South Africa
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

Four Star Playhouse
1st Club Member

Dangerous Assignment
1952

Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Bingley

The Letter
John Withers

Strange Journey
Roger Blythe

King Richard and the Crusaders
Castelaine

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Ray

Without Reservations
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Desperate Journey
1942

Man Hunt
1941
Filmography
- 1958Tarzan and the TrappersCommissioner Brandini
- 1955The Scarlet CoatCol. Simcoe
- 1954King Richard and the CrusadersCastelaine
- 1953CharadeCapt. van Buren
- 1952The PathfinderCapt. Clint Bradford
- 1952Four Star Playhouse1st Club Member
- 1952Dangerous Assignment
- 1951Tales of Robin HoodAllan-a-Dale
- 1951The Son of Dr. JekyllDaniels' Reporter (uncredited)
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsRay
- 1951Secrets of Monte CarloBritish Inspector
- 1949Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt NoraLarry Peters
- 1947I Walk AloneCharles (uncredited)
- 1947Golden EarringsRichard Byrd
- 1946Strange JourneyRoger Blythe
- 1946Without ReservationsArmy Lieutenant (uncredited)
- 1943Above SuspicionThornley
- 1943The Mysterious DoctorLt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
- 1942Desperate Journey
- 1942Eagle SquadronKing
- 1941A Yank in the R.A.F.Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
- 1941Man Hunt
- 1941Shining VictoryDr. Bentley
- 1941Singapore WomanClyde
- 1941Shadows on the StairsHugh Bromilow
- 1940The LetterJohn Withers
- 1940Pride and PrejudiceMr. Bingley
- 1940My Son, My Son!Rory O'Riorden
- 1940The Invisible Man ReturnsChaplain (uncredited)
- 1939British IntelligenceFrank Bennett
- 1939The Witness VanishesLord Noel Stratton
- 1938If I Were KingNoel de Jolys
- 1938Boy Meets GirlRodney Bowman
- 1938Quiet, PleaseDr. Faversham
- 1938ThistledownLord James Dunfoyle
- 1937The WindmillOfficer
- 1937Change for a SovereignPrince William
- 1937Mayfair MelodyDickie
- 1936Crime Over LondonRonald Martin
- 1936Hail and FarewellPeter Dove
- 1936The Tenth ManEdward O'Donnell
- 1936A Star Fell from HeavenWinkler
- 1936Ourselves Alone2nd Lieut. Lingard
- 1935To Be a LadyJerry Dean
- 1935Old RosesChris Morgan
- 1934Death at Broadcasting HousePeter Ridgwell (uncredited)
- 1934Badger’s GreenDickie Wetherby
- 1932All That Is England
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