Bruce Lester
Known for: Acting
Born: June 6, 1912
Died: June 13, 2008
Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
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).
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Filmography
45 movies · 3 TV shows, newest first
4.2
Tarzan and the Trappers
1960
6.6
The Scarlet Coat
1955
6.4
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
5.8
Charade
1953
4.8
The Pathfinder
1952
6.8
Four Star Playhouse
1952
5.3
Dangerous Assignment
1952
5.8
Tales of Robin Hood
1951
4.9
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951
7.2
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
8.0
Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951
7.0
Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949
6.6
I Walk Alone
1947
6.2
Golden Earrings
1947
8.0
Strange Journey
1946
6.3
Without Reservations
1946
6.2
Above Suspicion
1943
5.9
The Mysterious Doctor
1943
6.1
Desperate Journey
1942
7.0
Eagle Squadron
1942
5.6
A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941
6.9
Man Hunt
1941
6.1
Shining Victory
1941
7.2
Singapore Woman
1941
5.2
Shadows on the Stairs
1941
7.3
The Letter
1940
6.9
Pride and Prejudice
1940
4.8
My Son, My Son!
1940
6.3
The Invisible Man Returns
1940
5.8
British Intelligence
1939
7.0
The Witness Vanishes
1939
7.1
If I Were King
1938
6.9
Boy Meets Girl
19387.0
Quiet, Please
19387.0
Thistledown
193810.0
The Windmill
19379.0
Change for a Sovereign
193710.0
Mayfair Melody
1937
7.0
Crime Over London
193610.0
Hail and Farewell
1936
7.5
The Tenth Man
1936
10.0
A Star Fell from Heaven
1936
7.5
Ourselves Alone
1936
10.0
To Be a Lady
193510.0
Old Roses
1935
6.1
Death at Broadcasting House
19349.0
Badger’s Green
1934NR
All That Is England
1932