
Bruce Lester
Acting
Born 1912-06-06 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Died 2008-06-13
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).
Acting

Tarzan and the Trappers
Commissioner Brandini

The Scarlet Coat
Col. Simcoe

King Richard and the Crusaders
Castelaine

Charade
Capt. van Buren

The Pathfinder
Capt. Clint Bradford
Four Star Playhouse
1st Club Member

Dangerous Assignment

Tales of Robin Hood
Allan-a-Dale

The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Ray

Secrets of Monte Carlo
British Inspector

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Larry Peters

I Walk Alone
Charles (uncredited)

Golden Earrings
Richard Byrd

Strange Journey
Roger Blythe

Without Reservations
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Above Suspicion
Thornley

The Mysterious Doctor
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Desperate Journey

Eagle Squadron
King

A Yank in the R.A.F.
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Man Hunt

Shining Victory
Dr. Bentley

Singapore Woman
Clyde

Shadows on the Stairs
Hugh Bromilow

The Letter
John Withers

Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Bingley

My Son, My Son!
Rory O'Riorden

The Invisible Man Returns
Chaplain (uncredited)

British Intelligence
Frank Bennett