Bruce Lester

Actor
BirthdayJun 6, 1912 (96 years old)
DeathdayJun 13, 2008
Place of birthJohannesburg, South Africa
GenderMale

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

John Withers

Nov 21, 1940

Mr. Bingley

Jul 26, 1940

Chaplain (uncredited)

Jan 12, 1940

Jun 13, 1941

Charles (uncredited)

Dec 31, 1947

Thornley

May 31, 1943

Commissioner Brandini

Jan 1, 1958

Frank Bennett

Nov 10, 1939

Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Sep 26, 1941

Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

May 13, 1946

Hugh Bromilow

Mar 1, 1941

Castelaine

Aug 7, 1954

Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

Nov 1, 1934

Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Mar 3, 1943

Noel de Jolys

Sep 28, 1938

Richard Byrd

Aug 27, 1947

Col. Simcoe

Jul 29, 1955

Dr. Bentley

May 30, 1941

Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

Oct 31, 1951

1st Club Member

Sep 25, 1952

John Withers

Nov 21, 1940

Mr. Bingley

Jul 26, 1940

Chaplain (uncredited)

Jan 12, 1940

Jun 13, 1941

Charles (uncredited)

Dec 31, 1947

Thornley

May 31, 1943

Acting


Participated in 44 movies, 3 TV series

1958

Commissioner Brandini


1955

Col. Simcoe



1953

Capt. van Buren, Writer


1952

Capt. Clint Bradford


1952

1st Club Member



1951

Allan-a-Dale


1951

Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)



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