Bruce Lester
Known for Acting
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).
Filmography
Pride and Prejudice
1940
as Mr. Bingley
I Walk Alone
1947
as Charles (uncredited)
The Letter
1940
as John Withers
The Invisible Man Returns
1940
as Chaplain (uncredited)
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
as Castelaine
Man Hunt
1941
Without Reservations
1946
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Boy Meets Girl
1938
as Rodney Bowman
If I Were King
1938
as Noel de Jolys
Above Suspicion
1943
as Thornley
Eagle Squadron
1942
as King
Desperate Journey
1942
British Intelligence
1939
as Frank Bennett
Shining Victory
1941
as Dr. Bentley
Shadows on the Stairs
1941
as Hugh Bromilow
The Mysterious Doctor
1943
as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Tarzan and the Trappers
1958
as Commissioner Brandini
Strange Journey
1946
as Roger Blythe
Charade
1953
as Capt. van Buren