Bruce Lester

Actor, Writer

6 June 1912 — 13 June 2008 (96 years)
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 & Shows on Plex

  • Enemy Agent
    Enemy Agent1939
  • Shadows on the Stairs
    Shadows on the Stairs1941
  • Tarzan and the Trappers
    Tarzan and the Trappers1960
  • Four Star Theatre
    Four Star Theatre4 seasons
  • Dangerous Assignment
    Dangerous Assignment1 season

Known For

  • The Letter
    The Letter1940
  • Enemy Agent
    Enemy Agent1939
  • Golden Earrings
    Golden Earrings1947
  • Shadows on the Stairs
    Shadows on the Stairs1941
  • A Yank in the R.A.F.
    A Yank in the R.A.F.1941
  • Charade
    Charade1954
  • If I Were King
    If I Were King1938
  • Boy Meets Girl
    Boy Meets Girl1938
  • Tarzan and the Trappers
    Tarzan and the Trappers1960
  • Shining Victory
    Shining Victory1941
  • Singapore Woman
    Singapore Woman1941
  • Storm Over Africa
    Storm Over Africa1953
  • A Star Fell from Heaven
    A Star Fell from Heaven1936

Filmography

1960
Tarzan and the Trappers · as Commissioner BrandiniOn Plex
1957
The Seventh Sin · as Allan
1957
Something of Value · as Physician - Mckenzie Massacre
1955
The Scarlet Coat · as Col. Simcoe
1955
The Sea Chase · as Petty Officer
1954
Charade · as Capt. Van Buren
1954
1953
1953
Rogue's March · as Wilson
1953
General Electric Theater · as Mr. Charters
1952
The Pathfinder · as Capt. Clint Bradford
1952
Four Star Playhouse · as 1st Club MemberOn Plex
1951
The Son of Dr. Jekyll · as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
1951
1951
Lorna Doone · as Walt Snowe
1951
Tales of Robin Hood · as Allan-A-Dale
1951
Tarzan's Peril · as Game Warden
1950
1949
Celia · as Larry Peters
1949
Fireside Theatre · as Cast
1947
I Walk Alone · as Charles (uncredited)
1947
Golden Earrings · as Richard Byrd
1946
Cloak and Dagger · as British Officer
1946
Without Reservations · as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
1946
1943
Flesh and Fantasy · as Young Man
1943
Above Suspicion · as Thornley
1943
The Mysterious Doctor · as Lt. Christopher 'kit' Hilton
1942
1942
Eagle Squadron · as King
1941
A Yank in the R.A.F. · as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
1941
1941
Shining Victory · as Dr. Bentley
1941
Singapore Woman · as Clyde
1941
Shadows on the Stairs · as Hugh BromilowOn Plex
1940
The Letter · as John Withers
1940
Pride and Prejudice · as Mr. Bingley
1940
My Son, My Son! · as Rory O'riorden
1940
The Invisible Man Returns · as Chaplain (uncredited)
1939
British Intelligence · as Frank BennettOn Plex
1939
The Witness Vanishes · as Lord Noel Stratton
1938
If I Were King · as Noel De Jolys
1938
Boy Meets Girl · as Rodney Bowman
1937
Ship's Concert · as Purser
1936
Crime Over London · as Ronald Martin
1936
The Tenth Man · as Edward O'donnell
1936
1934
Death at a Broadcast · as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)