Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

  • Birthday: 6/6/1912
  • Deathday: 6/13/2008
  • Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Bruce Lister, Bruce Somerset Lister

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

Above Suspicion
Release date: 5/31/1943

Above Suspicion

Role(s): Thornley

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Pride and Prejudice
Release date: 7/26/1940

Pride and Prejudice

Role(s): Mr. Bingley

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Without Reservations
Release date: 5/13/1946

Without Reservations

Role(s): Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

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Secrets of Monte Carlo
Release date: 6/20/1951

Secrets of Monte Carlo

Role(s): British Inspector

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The Letter
Release date: 11/21/1940

The Letter

Role(s): John Withers

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