Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday1912-06-06
- Day of Death2008-06-13 (96 years)
- Place of BirthJohannesburg, South Africa
- Also Known AsBruce ListerBruce Somerset Lister
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...Read More
Acting Career
- 1958
Tarzan and the Trappers
As: Commissioner Brandini
- 1955
The Scarlet Coat
As: Col. Simcoe
- 1954
King Richard and the Crusaders
As: Castelaine
- 1953
Charade
As: Capt. van Buren
- 1952
The Pathfinder
As: Capt. Clint Bradford
- 1951
Tales of Robin Hood
As: Allan-a-Dale
- 1951
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
As: Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
- 1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
As: Ray
1951Secrets of Monte Carlo
As: British Inspector
1949Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
As: Larry Peters
- 1947
I Walk Alone
As: Charles (uncredited)
1947Golden Earrings
As: Richard Byrd
1946Strange Journey
As: Roger Blythe
1946Without Reservations
As: Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
1943Above Suspicion
As: Thornley
1943The Mysterious Doctor
As: Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
1942Eagle Squadron
As: King
1941A Yank in the R.A.F.
As: Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
1941Shining Victory
As: Dr. Bentley
1941Singapore Woman
As: Clyde
1941Shadows on the Stairs
As: Hugh Bromilow
- 1940
The Letter
As: John Withers
- 1940
Pride and Prejudice
As: Mr. Bingley
1940My Son, My Son!
As: Rory O'Riorden
- 1940
The Invisible Man Returns
As: Chaplain (uncredited)
1939British Intelligence
As: Frank Bennett
1939The Witness Vanishes
As: Lord Noel Stratton
1938If I Were King
As: Noel de Jolys
1938Boy Meets Girl
As: Rodney Bowman
1936Crime Over London
As: Ronald Martin
1936The Tenth Man
As: Edward O'Donnell
1936A Star Fell from Heaven
As: Winkler
1936Ourselves Alone
As: 2nd Lieut. Lingard
1935To Be a Lady
As: Jerry Dean
1934Death at Broadcasting House
As: Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)