Nigel Bruce

Actor
BirthdayFeb 3, 1895 (58 years old)
DeathdayOct 8, 1953
Place of birthEnsenada, Baja California, Mexico
GenderMale

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Nigel Ernle Bruce (4 February 1895 – 8 October 1953), best known as Nigel Bruce, was a British character actor on stage and screen.  He was best known for his portrayal of Doctor Watson in a series of films and in the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes). Bruce is also remembered for his roles in the Alfred Hitchcock films Rebecca and Suspicion.

Known for

Major Giles Lacy

Mar 23, 1940

Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite

Nov 14, 1941

Postant

Oct 23, 1952

Doctor John H. Watson

Mar 24, 1939

Dr. Watson

Sep 1, 1939

Dr. John Watson

Jun 15, 1945

Duke of Rudling

Dec 1, 1943

Dr. John H. Watson

Feb 1, 1946

Doctor Watson

Dec 25, 1942

Dr. John H. Watson

May 24, 1946

Dr. John Watson

Mar 16, 1945

Doctor Watson

Sep 18, 1942

Doctor Watson

May 18, 1944

Dr. John H. Watson

Dec 24, 1943

Dr. John Watson

Aug 1, 1944

Doctor Watson

Sep 17, 1943

Sir Benjamin Warrenton

Oct 20, 1936

Dr. Tuttle

Mar 4, 1947

Doctor Watson

Mar 24, 1943

Doctor Watson

Oct 26, 1945

Major Giles Lacy

Mar 23, 1940

Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite

Nov 14, 1941

Postant

Oct 23, 1952

Doctor John H. Watson

Mar 24, 1939

Dr. Watson

Sep 1, 1939

Dr. John Watson

Jun 15, 1945

Acting


Participated in 81 movies, 1 TV series


1985

Dr. Watson (archive footage)


1972

Self (archive footage)


1954

Governor Sir Charles Coutts


1952

Postant


1952

Col. Mournay


1952

Dr. Angus McLean


1952

Lighton


1950

Sir Thomas Nevil


1948

Col. Bruce 'Bunny' Willowbrook


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