Bruce Lester
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).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Above Suspicion
as Thornley
1943
Pride and Prejudice
as Mr. Bingley
1940
Without Reservations
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
1946
Secrets of Monte Carlo
as British Inspector
1951
The Letter
as John Withers
1940
Shadows on the Stairs
as Hugh Bromilow
1941
British Intelligence
as Frank Bennett
1939
King Richard and the Crusaders
as Castelaine
1954
Old Roses
as Chris Morgan
1935
The Mysterious Doctor
as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
1943
Golden Earrings
as Richard Byrd
1947
If I Were King
as Noel de Jolys
1938
The Witness Vanishes
as Lord Noel Stratton
1939
The Scarlet Coat
as Col. Simcoe
1955
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
as Larry Peters
1949
Shining Victory
as Dr. Bentley
1941
All That Is England
1932
Boy Meets Girl
as Rodney Bowman
1938
A Yank in the R.A.F.
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
1941
The Tenth Man
as Edward O'Donnell
1936
