
Known for
Acting
Born
June 6, 1912
Birthplace
Johannesburg, South Africa
Died
June 13, 2008 (aged 96)
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 "Tarza...
1960
as Commissioner Brandini
1955
as Col. Simcoe
1954
as Castelaine
1953
as Capt. van Buren, Writer
1952
as Capt. Clint Bradford
1952
1952
1951
as Allan-a-Dale
1951
as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
1951
1951
as British Inspector
1949
as Larry Peters
1947
as Charles (uncredited)
1947
as Richard Byrd
1946
as Roger Blythe
1946
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
1943
as Thornley
1943
as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
1942
1942
as King
1941
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
1941
1941
as Dr. Bentley
1941
as Clyde
1941
as Hugh Bromilow