Bruce Lester
Acting Born Jun 6, 1912 Died Jun 13, 2008 Johannesburg, South Africa 49 credits
Biography
Bruce Lester works in acting. Born June 6, 1912 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Died June 13, 2008. Archytele tracks 49 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Tarzan and the Trappers
The Scarlet Coat
King Richard and the Crusaders
CharadeCharade · Writer
Four Star PlayhouseDangerous AssignmentThe Pathfinder
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsTales of Robin HoodThe Son of Dr. JekyllSecrets of Monte Carlo
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
I Walk AloneGolden Earrings
Strange JourneyWithout Reservations
Above SuspicionThe Mysterious Doctor
Desperate JourneyEagle Squadron
Man HuntA Yank in the R.A.F.Singapore WomanShining VictoryShadows on the Stairs
Pride and PrejudiceThe Invisible Man ReturnsThe LetterMy Son, My Son!
British IntelligenceThe Witness Vanishes
Boy Meets GirlIf I Were KingQuiet, PleaseThistledown
Change for a SovereignThe WindmillMayfair Melody
The Tenth ManCrime Over LondonHail and FarewellOurselves AloneA Star Fell from Heaven
To Be a LadyOld Roses
Death at Broadcasting HouseBadger’s Green
All That Is England
Full Filmography
49 titles- Tarzan and the Trappers (1958) as Commissioner Brandini
- The Scarlet Coat (1955) as Col. Simcoe
- King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) as Castelaine
- Charade (1953) as Capt. van Buren
- Charade (1953) Writer
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as 1st Club Member
- Dangerous Assignment (1952)
- The Pathfinder (1952) as Capt. Clint Bradford
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Ray
- Tales of Robin Hood (1951) as Allan-a-Dale
- The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951) as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
- Secrets of Monte Carlo (1951) as British Inspector
- Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora (1949) as Larry Peters
- I Walk Alone (1947) as Charles (uncredited)
- Golden Earrings (1947) as Richard Byrd
- Strange Journey (1946) as Roger Blythe
- Without Reservations (1946) as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Above Suspicion (1943) as Thornley
- The Mysterious Doctor (1943) as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
- Desperate Journey (1942)
- Eagle Squadron (1942) as King
- Man Hunt (1941)
- A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
- Singapore Woman (1941) as Clyde
- Shining Victory (1941) as Dr. Bentley
- Shadows on the Stairs (1941) as Hugh Bromilow
- Pride and Prejudice (1940) as Mr. Bingley
- The Invisible Man Returns (1940) as Chaplain (uncredited)
- The Letter (1940) as John Withers
- My Son, My Son! (1940) as Rory O'Riorden
- British Intelligence (1939) as Frank Bennett
- The Witness Vanishes (1939) as Lord Noel Stratton
- Boy Meets Girl (1938) as Rodney Bowman
- If I Were King (1938) as Noel de Jolys
- Quiet, Please (1938) as Dr. Faversham
- Thistledown (1938) as Lord James Dunfoyle
- Change for a Sovereign (1937) as Prince William
- The Windmill (1937) as Officer
- Mayfair Melody (1937) as Dickie
- The Tenth Man (1936) as Edward O'Donnell
- Crime Over London (1936) as Ronald Martin
- Hail and Farewell (1936) as Peter Dove
- Ourselves Alone (1936) as 2nd Lieut. Lingard
- A Star Fell from Heaven (1936) as Winkler
- To Be a Lady (1935) as Jerry Dean
- Old Roses (1935) as Chris Morgan
- Death at Broadcasting House (1934) as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
- Badger’s Green (1934) as Dickie Wetherby
- All That Is England (1932)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bruce Lester best known for?
Bruce Lester is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tarzan and the Trappers (1960), The Scarlet Coat (1955), King Richard and the Crusaders (1954), Charade (1953).
When and where was Bruce Lester born?
Bruce Lester was born on June 6, 1912 in Johannesburg, South Africa. They passed away on June 13, 2008.
How many credits does Bruce Lester have?
Bruce Lester has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1958.
What is Bruce Lester's background in cinema and television?
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 Ron...
Bruce Lester by the numbers
49credits
46films
3TV series
1932–1958active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Ray — aged about 39
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as 1st Club Member — aged about 40
- The Scarlet Coat (1955) as Col. Simcoe — aged about 43
- King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) as Castelaine — aged about 42
- The Invisible Man Returns (1940) as Chaplain (uncredited) — aged about 28
- Charade (1953) as Capt. van Buren — aged about 41
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