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).
Acted in 39
1960s
- 1960
1950s
- 1955
The Scarlet Coat
Col. Simcoe
- 1954
- 1953
Charade
Capt. van Buren
- 1952
The Pathfinder
Capt. Clint Bradford
- 1951
Tales of Robin Hood
Allan-a-Dale
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Ray · 1 episode
Secrets of Monte Carlo
British Inspector
1940s
- 1949
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
Larry Peters
- 1947
Golden Earrings
Richard Byrd
- 1946
- 1943
Above Suspicion
Thornley
The Mysterious Doctor
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
- 1942
Desperate Journey
Movie
Eagle Squadron
King
- 1941
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Man Hunt
Movie
Shining Victory
Dr. Bentley
Singapore Woman
Clyde
- 1940
My Son, My Son!
Rory O'Riorden
The Invisible Man Returns
Chaplain (uncredited)
1930s
- 1939
British Intelligence
Frank Bennett
The Witness Vanishes
Lord Noel Stratton
- 1938
If I Were King
Noel de Jolys
Boy Meets Girl
Rodney Bowman
- 1936
Crime Over London
Ronald Martin
The Tenth Man
Edward O'Donnell
A Star Fell from Heaven
Winkler
Ourselves Alone
2nd Lieut. Lingard
- 1935
To Be a Lady
Jerry Dean
- 1934
Death at Broadcasting House
Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Wrote 1
1950s
- 1953
Charade
Writer