Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

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

1955

The Scarlet Coat

Col. Simcoe

1954

1952

The Pathfinder

Capt. Clint Bradford

1952

Four Star Playhouse

1st Club Member

1952

1951

1947

I Walk Alone

Charles (uncredited)

1947

Golden Earrings

Richard Byrd

1946

Without Reservations

Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

1943

1943

The Mysterious Doctor

Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

1942

1942

1941

A Yank in the R.A.F.

Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

1941

Man Hunt

Unknown

1941

Shining Victory

Dr. Bentley

1941

1941

1940

The Letter

John Withers

1940

1940

The Invisible Man Returns

Chaplain (uncredited)

1939

1938

If I Were King

Noel de Jolys

1938

Boy Meets Girl

Rodney Bowman

1937

1937

1936

Crime Over London

Ronald Martin

1936

1936

Ourselves Alone

2nd Lieut. Lingard

Infos

Full Name
Bruce Lester
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
6/6/1912
Date of Death
6/13/2008
Also Known As

Bruce Lister

Bruce Somerset Lister