
Bruce Lester
Department: Acting
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

Above Suspicion
1943

Pride and Prejudice
1940

Without Reservations
1946

Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951

The Letter
1940

Shadows on the Stairs
1941

British Intelligence
1939

King Richard and the Crusaders
1954

Old Roses
1935

The Mysterious Doctor
1943

Golden Earrings
1947

If I Were King
1938

The Witness Vanishes
1939

The Scarlet Coat
1955

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949

Shining Victory
1941

All That Is England
1932

Boy Meets Girl
1938

A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941

The Tenth Man
1936

The Invisible Man Returns
1940

Ourselves Alone
1936

My Son, My Son!
1940

Badger’s Green
1934

To Be a Lady
1935

Tarzan and the Trappers
1958

A Star Fell from Heaven
1936

Mayfair Melody
1937

The Windmill
1937

Thistledown
1938

Quiet, Please
1938

Hail and Farewell
1936

Tales of Robin Hood
1951

Crime Over London
1936

Strange Journey
1946

Eagle Squadron
1942

Singapore Woman
1941

Charade
1953

Death at Broadcasting House
1934

The Pathfinder
1952

Man Hunt
1941

I Walk Alone
1947

The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951

Change for a Sovereign
1937

Desperate Journey
1942

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951

Dangerous Assignment
1952

Four Star Playhouse
1952