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Bruce Lester

1912 - 2008 (age 96) • Acting

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).

Known For

The Letter

73%

John Withers

1940

British Intelligence

58%

Frank Bennett

1939

Tarzan and the Trappers

42%

Commissioner Brandini

1960

Shadows on the Stairs

52%

Hugh Bromilow

1941

The Mysterious Doctor

59%

Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

1943

Golden Earrings

62%

Richard Byrd

1947

Four Star Playhouse

68%

1st Club Member

1952

Boy Meets Girl

69%

Rodney Bowman

1938

Tarzan and the Trappers

42%

Commissioner Brandini

1960

The Scarlet Coat

66%

Col. Simcoe

1955

King Richard and the Crusaders

64%

Castelaine

1954

Charade

58%

Capt. van Buren

1953

Charade

58%

Writer

1953

The Pathfinder

48%

Capt. Clint Bradford

1952

Four Star Playhouse

68%

1st Club Member

1952

Dangerous Assignment

53%

Unknown

1952

Tales of Robin Hood

58%

Allan-a-Dale

1951

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

49%

Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

72%

Ray

1951

Secrets of Monte Carlo

80%

British Inspector

1951

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

70%

Larry Peters

1949

I Walk Alone

66%

Charles (uncredited)

1947

Golden Earrings

62%

Richard Byrd

1947

Strange Journey

80%

Roger Blythe

1946

Without Reservations

63%

Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

1946

Above Suspicion

62%

Thornley

1943

The Mysterious Doctor

59%

Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

1943

Desperate Journey

61%
1942

Eagle Squadron

70%

King

1942

A Yank in the R.A.F.

56%

Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

1941

Man Hunt

69%
1941

Shining Victory

61%

Dr. Bentley

1941

Singapore Woman

72%

Clyde

1941

Shadows on the Stairs

52%

Hugh Bromilow

1941

The Letter

73%

John Withers

1940

Pride and Prejudice

69%

Mr. Bingley

1940

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