Bruce Lester

Born: 1912-06-06

Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

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

Pride and Prejudice
The Invisible Man Returns
King Richard and the Crusaders
Tarzan and the Trappers
The Letter
Desperate Journey
Without Reservations
Strange Journey
A Yank in the R.A.F.
Above Suspicion

Top Movie Credits

The Invisible Man Returns Chaplain (uncredited)
Tarzan and the Trappers Commissioner Brandini
The Letter John Withers
Without Reservations Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Strange Journey Roger Blythe
A Yank in the R.A.F. Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson