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).
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Full filmography
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as 1st Club Member
- Dangerous Assignment (1952)
- Pride and Prejudice (1940) as Mr. Bingley
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Ray
- Without Reservations (1946) as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
- King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) as Castelaine
- I Walk Alone (1947) as Charles (uncredited)
- Man Hunt (1941)
- The Scarlet Coat (1955) as Col. Simcoe
- The Invisible Man Returns (1940) as Chaplain (uncredited)
- The Letter (1940) as John Withers
- Strange Journey (1946) as Roger Blythe
- Eagle Squadron (1942) as King
- Above Suspicion (1943) as Thornley
- Charade (1953) as Capt. van Buren
- Desperate Journey (1942)
- If I Were King (1938) as Noel de Jolys
- Tales of Robin Hood (1951) as Allan-a-Dale
- Tarzan and the Trappers (1958) as Commissioner Brandini
- Shining Victory (1941) as Dr. Bentley
- The Pathfinder (1952) as Capt. Clint Bradford
- British Intelligence (1939) as Frank Bennett
- Golden Earrings (1947) as Richard Byrd
- Singapore Woman (1941) as Clyde