Nigel Bruce

Born: 1895-02-03

Birthplace: Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

Biography

William Nigel Ernle Bruce, best known as Nigel Bruce, was a British character actor on stage and screen.  He was best known for his portrayal of Doctor Watson in a series of films and in the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes). Bruce is also remembered for his roles in the Alfred Hitchcock films Rebecca and Suspicion.

Known For

The Baroness and the Butler
Rebecca
Suspicion
Limelight
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Woman in Green
Lassie Come Home
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Dressed to Kill
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Top Movie Credits

Rebecca Major Giles Lacy
Suspicion Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
Limelight Postant
The Hound of the Baskervilles Doctor John H. Watson
The Woman in Green Dr. John Watson
Lassie Come Home Duke of Rudling
Dressed to Kill Dr. John H. Watson