Bruce Lester
Acting
- Born:
- 1912-06-06
- Died:
- 2008-06-13
- Place of birth:
- Johannesburg, South Africa
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).
Known For
Filmography
Tarzan and the Trappers
The Scarlet Coat
King Richard and the Crusaders
Charade
The Pathfinder
Four Star Playhouse
Dangerous Assignment
Tales of Robin Hood
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Secrets of Monte Carlo
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
I Walk Alone
Golden Earrings
Strange Journey
Without Reservations
Above Suspicion
The Mysterious Doctor
Desperate Journey
Eagle Squadron
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Man Hunt
Shining Victory
Singapore Woman
Shadows on the Stairs
The Letter
Pride and Prejudice
My Son, My Son!
The Invisible Man Returns
British Intelligence
The Witness Vanishes
If I Were King
Boy Meets Girl
Quiet, Please
Thistledown
The Windmill
Change for a Sovereign
Mayfair Melody
Crime Over London
Hail and Farewell
The Tenth Man
A Star Fell from Heaven
Ourselves Alone
To Be a Lady
Old Roses
Death at Broadcasting House
Badger’s Green
All That Is England