BRUCE LESTER

Bruce Lester
Bruce Lester
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 6, 1912
Deathday: 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

Starring

Commissioner Brandini
Col. Simcoe
1953·
Charade
Capt. van Buren
1st Club Member
Capt. Clint Bradford
Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Allan-a-Dale
British Inspector
Charles (uncredited)
Richard Byrd
Roger Blythe
Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
Thornley
King
1941·
Man Hunt
Clyde
Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Dr. Bentley
Hugh Bromilow
Rory O'Riorden
Chaplain (uncredited)
John Withers
Mr. Bingley
Lord Noel Stratton
Frank Bennett
Dr. Faversham
Lord James Dunfoyle
Rodney Bowman
Noel de Jolys
Prince William
Officer
Dickie
Ronald Martin
Peter Dove
2nd Lieut. Lingard
Edward O'Donnell
Jerry Dean
1935·
Old Roses
Chris Morgan
Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
Dickie Wetherby

Production

1953·
Charade
Writer