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).
Movies & TV Shows
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The Letter (1940) — John Withers
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Pride and Prejudice (1940) — Mr. Bingley
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The Invisible Man Returns (1940) — Chaplain (uncredited)
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Man Hunt (1941)
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I Walk Alone (1947) — Charles (uncredited)
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Above Suspicion (1943) — Thornley
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Desperate Journey (1942)
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A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) — Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
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British Intelligence (1939) — Frank Bennett
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Tarzan and the Trappers (1958) — Commissioner Brandini
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Without Reservations (1946) — Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Shadows on the Stairs (1941) — Hugh Bromilow
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King Richard and the Crusaders (1954) — Castelaine
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If I Were King (1938) — Noel de Jolys
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Death at Broadcasting House (1934) — Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
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The Mysterious Doctor (1943) — Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
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Golden Earrings (1947) — Richard Byrd
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The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951) — Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
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Four Star Playhouse (1952) — 1st Club Member
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The Scarlet Coat (1955) — Col. Simcoe
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Shining Victory (1941) — Dr. Bentley
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Boy Meets Girl (1938) — Rodney Bowman
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My Son, My Son! (1940) — Rory O'Riorden
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Singapore Woman (1941) — Clyde
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The Witness Vanishes (1939) — Lord Noel Stratton
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Charade (1953) — Capt. van Buren
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Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) — Ray
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Tales of Robin Hood (1951) — Allan-a-Dale
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The Pathfinder (1952) — Capt. Clint Bradford
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Eagle Squadron (1942) — King
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Dangerous Assignment (1952)
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Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora (1949) — Larry Peters
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The Tenth Man (1936) — Edward O'Donnell
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Ourselves Alone (1936) — 2nd Lieut. Lingard
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Crime Over London (1936) — Ronald Martin
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Strange Journey (1946) — Roger Blythe
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Secrets of Monte Carlo (1951) — British Inspector
- Old Roses (1935) — Chris Morgan
- Badger’s Green (1934) — Dickie Wetherby
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To Be a Lady (1935) — Jerry Dean