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
Without Reservations
The Letter
I Walk Alone
The Invisible Man Returns
Man Hunt
Above Suspicion
King Richard and the Crusaders
Strange Journey
The Witness Vanishes

Top Movie Credits

Without Reservations Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
The Letter John Withers
I Walk Alone Charles (uncredited)
The Invisible Man Returns Chaplain (uncredited)
Strange Journey Roger Blythe
The Witness Vanishes Lord Noel Stratton