
Acting
Bruce Lester
- Born
- June 6, 1912
- Died
- June 13, 2008
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).
Filmography
Known for
6.2Above Suspicion
1943
6.9Pride and Prejudice
1940
6.3Without Reservations
1946
8.0Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951
7.3The Letter
1940
5.2Shadows on the Stairs
1941
5.8British Intelligence
1939
6.4King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
5.9The Mysterious Doctor
1943
6.2Golden Earrings
1947
7.1If I Were King
1938
7.0The Witness Vanishes
1939
6.6The Scarlet Coat
1955
7.0Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949
6.1Shining Victory
1941
6.9Boy Meets Girl
1938
5.6A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941
7.5The Tenth Man
1936