Bruce Lester

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).

Most Known For

Four Star Playhouse

as 1st Club Member

Dangerous Assignment

Without Reservations

as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Charade

as Capt. van Buren

Strange Journey

as Roger Blythe

The Invisible Man Returns

as Chaplain (uncredited)

The Letter

as John Withers

Pride and Prejudice

as Mr. Bingley

Above Suspicion

as Thornley

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Ray

King Richard and the Crusaders

as Castelaine

I Walk Alone

as Charles (uncredited)

Man Hunt

Desperate Journey

A Yank in the R.A.F.

as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

The Scarlet Coat

as Col. Simcoe

If I Were King

as Noel de Jolys

Golden Earrings

as Richard Byrd

Eagle Squadron

as King

Boy Meets Girl

as Rodney Bowman