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).
The roles that explain the career.
24 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Tarzan and the Trappers | Commissioner Brandini | Film |
| 1955 | The Scarlet Coat | Col. Simcoe | Film |
| 1954 | King Richard and the Crusaders | Castelaine | Film |
| 1953 | Charade | Capt. van Buren | Film |
| 1953 | Charade | Writer | Film |
| 1951 | The Son of Dr. Jekyll | Daniels' Reporter (uncredited) | Film |
| 1951 | Tales of Robin Hood | Allan-a-Dale | Film |
| 1951 | Secrets of Monte Carlo | British Inspector | Film |
| 1947 | I Walk Alone | Charles (uncredited) | Film |
| 1947 | Golden Earrings | Richard Byrd | Film |
| 1943 | Above Suspicion | Thornley | Film |
| 1943 | The Mysterious Doctor | Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton | Film |
| 1942 | Desperate Journey | Film | |
| 1941 | Shadows on the Stairs | Hugh Bromilow | Film |
| 1941 | A Yank in the R.A.F. | Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson | Film |
| 1941 | Man Hunt | Film | |
| 1940 | The Letter | John Withers | Film |
| 1940 | Pride and Prejudice | Mr. Bingley | Film |
| 1940 | My Son, My Son! | Rory O'Riorden | Film |
| 1939 | The Witness Vanishes | Lord Noel Stratton | Film |
| 1939 | British Intelligence | Frank Bennett | Film |
| 1938 | If I Were King | Noel de Jolys | Film |
| 1938 | Boy Meets Girl | Rodney Bowman | Film |
| 1934 | Death at Broadcasting House | Peter Ridgwell (uncredited) | Film |
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