Bruce Lester
ActingAlso Known As
Bruce Lister, Bruce Somerset Lister
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).
Movies
(45 total)
The Letter
as John Withers
Pride and Prejudice
as Mr. Bingley
The Invisible Man Returns
as Chaplain (uncredited)
I Walk Alone
as Charles (uncredited)
Above Suspicion
as Thornley
British Intelligence
as Frank Bennett
A Yank in the R.A.F.
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Tarzan and the Trappers
as Commissioner Brandini
Without Reservations
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Shadows on the Stairs
as Hugh Bromilow
King Richard and the Crusaders
as Castelaine
If I Were King
as Noel de Jolys
Death at Broadcasting House
as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
The Mysterious Doctor
as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
Golden Earrings
as Richard Byrd
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
The Scarlet Coat
as Col. Simcoe
Shining Victory
as Dr. Bentley
