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Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

Known For Acting
Birthday Jun 06, 1912
Died Jun 13, 2008 (96)
Birthplace Johannesburg, South Africa
Popularity 3 (history)
Updated Aug 07, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 c ... o-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).

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Tarzan and the Trappers

Tarzan and the Trappers

1958

as Commissioner Brandini

The Scarlet Coat

The Scarlet Coat

1955

as Col. Simcoe

King Richard and the Crusaders

King Richard and the Crusaders

1954

as Castelaine

Charade

Charade

1953

as Capt. van Buren

The Pathfinder

The Pathfinder

1952

as Capt. Clint Bradford

Tales of Robin Hood

Tales of Robin Hood

1951

as Allan-a-Dale

Secrets of Monte Carlo

Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951

as British Inspector

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951

as Daniels' Reporter (Uncredited)

Golden Earrings

Golden Earrings

1947

as Richard Byrd

I Walk Alone

I Walk Alone

1947

as Charles (uncredited)

Strange Journey

Strange Journey

1946

as Roger Blythe

Without Reservations

Without Reservations

1946

as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

The Mysterious Doctor

The Mysterious Doctor

1943

as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion

1943

as Thornley

Eagle Squadron

Eagle Squadron

1942

as King

Shadows on the Stairs

Shadows on the Stairs

1941

as Hugh Bromilow

Singapore Woman

Singapore Woman

1941

as Clyde

Shining Victory

Shining Victory

1941

as Dr. Bentley

A Yank in the R.A.F.

A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941

as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

The Letter

The Letter

1940

as John Withers

My Son, My Son!

My Son, My Son!

1940

as Rory O'Riorden

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

1940

as Mr. Bingley

The Invisible Man Returns

The Invisible Man Returns

1940

as Chaplain (uncredited)

The Witness Vanishes

The Witness Vanishes

1939

as Lord Noel Stratton

British Intelligence

British Intelligence

1939

as Frank Bennett

Boy Meets Girl

Boy Meets Girl

1938

as Rodney Bowman

If I Were King

If I Were King

1938

as Noel de Jolys

Hail and Farewell

Hail and Farewell

1936

as Peter Dove

Crime Over London

Crime Over London

1936

as Ronald Martin

Ourselves Alone

Ourselves Alone

1936

as 2nd Lieut. Lingard

The Tenth Man

The Tenth Man

1936

as Edward O'Donnell

A Star Fell from Heaven

A Star Fell from Heaven

1936

as Winkler

Old Roses

Old Roses

1935

as Chris Morgan

Death at Broadcasting House

Death at Broadcasting House

1934

as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

Charade

Charade

1953

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Television Credits

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Ray

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1951

Four Star Playhouse

as 1st Club Member

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1952

Dangerous Assignment

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 01, 1952

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