
Bruce Lester
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1912-06-06 – 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

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