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).
Filmography
Tarzan and the Trappers
1960
as Commissioner Brandini
The Scarlet Coat
1955
as Col. Simcoe
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
as Castelaine
Charade
1953
as Capt. van Buren
The Pathfinder
1952
as Capt. Clint Bradford
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
A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Man Hunt
1941
Shining Victory
1941
as Dr. Bentley
Singapore Woman
1941
as Clyde
Shadows on the Stairs
1941
as Hugh Bromilow
The Letter
1940
as John Withers
Pride and Prejudice
1940
as Mr. Bingley