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).

Known for

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The Scarlet Coat

1955 ⭐ 6.7

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King Richard and the Crusaders

1954 ⭐ 6.4

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Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951 ⭐ 8.0

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Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

1949 ⭐ 7.0

Career timeline

1958

Tarzan and the Trappers

Commissioner Brandini · 1958

⭐ 4.2

1955

The Scarlet Coat

Col. Simcoe · 1955

⭐ 6.7

1954

King Richard and the Crusaders

Castelaine · 1954

⭐ 6.4

1953

Charade

Capt. van Buren · 1953

⭐ 5.8

1952

The Pathfinder

Capt. Clint Bradford · 1952

⭐ 4.8

1951

Tales of Robin Hood

Allan-a-Dale · 1951

⭐ 5.8

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

Daniels' Reporter (uncredited) · 1951

⭐ 4.9

Secrets of Monte Carlo Notable

British Inspector · 1951

⭐ 8.0

1949

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora Notable

Larry Peters · 1949

⭐ 7.0

1947

I Walk Alone

Charles (uncredited) · 1947

⭐ 6.6

Golden Earrings

Richard Byrd · 1947

⭐ 6.2

1946

Strange Journey Notable

Roger Blythe · 1946

⭐ 8.0

Without Reservations

Army Lieutenant (uncredited) · 1946

⭐ 6.2

1943

Above Suspicion

Thornley · 1943

⭐ 6.2

The Mysterious Doctor

Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton · 1943

⭐ 6.0

1942

Desperate Journey

1942

⭐ 6.1

Eagle Squadron Notable

King · 1942

⭐ 7.0

1941

A Yank in the R.A.F.

Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson · 1941

⭐ 5.6

Man Hunt

1941

⭐ 6.9

Shining Victory

Dr. Bentley · 1941

⭐ 6.1

1940

The Letter Notable

John Withers · 1940

⭐ 7.3

Pride and Prejudice

Mr. Bingley · 1940

⭐ 6.9

My Son, My Son!

Rory O'Riorden · 1940

⭐ 4.8

1939

British Intelligence

Frank Bennett · 1939

⭐ 5.8

The Witness Vanishes Notable

Lord Noel Stratton · 1939

⭐ 7.0

1938

If I Were King Notable

Noel de Jolys · 1938

⭐ 7.1

Boy Meets Girl

Rodney Bowman · 1938

⭐ 6.9

1936

Crime Over London Notable

Ronald Martin · 1936

⭐ 7.0

The Tenth Man Notable

Edward O'Donnell · 1936

⭐ 7.5

A Star Fell from Heaven Notable

Winkler · 1936

⭐ 10.0

1935

To Be a Lady Notable

Jerry Dean · 1935

⭐ 10.0

1934

Death at Broadcasting House

Peter Ridgwell (uncredited) · 1934

⭐ 6.1

Frequently appears with

Cornel Wilde

Maj. John Boulton

Michael Wilding

Maj. John Andre

George Sanders

Dr. Jonathan Odell

Anne Francis

Sally Cameron

Robert Douglas

Gen. Benedict Arnold

Rex Harrison

Emir Hderim Sultan Saladi

Virginia Mayo

Lady Edith Plantagenet

Laurence Harvey

Sir Kenneth of the Leopar

Full filmography

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Tarzan and the Trappers

1958 ⭐ 4.2

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The Scarlet Coat

1955 ⭐ 6.7

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King Richard and the Crusaders

1954 ⭐ 6.4

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Charade

1953 ⭐ 5.8

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The Pathfinder

1952 ⭐ 4.8

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Tales of Robin Hood

1951 ⭐ 5.8

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The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951 ⭐ 4.9

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Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951 ⭐ 8.0

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Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

1949 ⭐ 7.0

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I Walk Alone

1947 ⭐ 6.6

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Golden Earrings

1947 ⭐ 6.2

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Strange Journey

1946 ⭐ 8.0

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Without Reservations

1946 ⭐ 6.2

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Above Suspicion

1943 ⭐ 6.2

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The Mysterious Doctor

1943 ⭐ 6.0

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Desperate Journey

1942 ⭐ 6.1

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Eagle Squadron

1942 ⭐ 7.0

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A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941 ⭐ 5.6

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Man Hunt

1941 ⭐ 6.9

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Shining Victory

1941 ⭐ 6.1