
Bruce Lester
Actor
Born: June 6, 1912 (96 years old)
Died: June 13, 2008
Place of birth: 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).
Filmography (23)
- Pride and Prejudice (1940, ★ 6.9)
- The Letter (1940, ★ 7.3)
- Above Suspicion (1943, ★ 6.1)
- Without Reservations (1946, ★ 6.2)
- Man Hunt (1941, ★ 6.9)
- Shadows on the Stairs (1941, ★ 5.1)
- British Intelligence (1939, ★ 5.7)
- King Richard and the Crusaders (1954, ★ 6.3)
- If I Were King (1938, ★ 6.9)
- The Mysterious Doctor (1943, ★ 5.7)
- Golden Earrings (1947, ★ 5.9)
- The Scarlet Coat (1955, ★ 6.4)
- Shining Victory (1941, ★ 5.9)
- Boy Meets Girl (1938, ★ 6.5)
- A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941, ★ 5.5)
- The Invisible Man Returns (1940, ★ 6.3)
- Singapore Woman (1941, ★ 6.6)
- Death at Broadcasting House (1934, ★ 5.8)
- I Walk Alone (1947, ★ 6.5)
- Desperate Journey (1942, ★ 6.1)
- My Son, My Son! (1940, ★ 4)
- Tarzan and the Trappers (1958, ★ 4)
- The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951, ★ 4.5)