Bruce Lester
June 6, 1912 (112 years old) in Johannesburg, South Africa
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).
Known For
Credits
- 1958 ยทTarzan and the Trappersas Commissioner Brandini
- 1955 ยทThe Scarlet Coatas Col. Simcoe
- 1954 ยทKing Richard and the Crusadersas Castelaine
- 1953 ยทCharadeas Capt. van Buren
- 1952 ยทThe Pathfinderas Capt. Clint Bradford
- 1952 ยทFour Star Playhouseas 1st Club Member
- 1952 ยทDangerous Assignmentas
- 1951 ยทTales of Robin Hoodas Allan-a-Dale
- 1951 ยทThe Son of Dr. Jekyllas Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
- 1951 ยทSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Ray
- 1951 ยทSecrets of Monte Carloas British Inspector
- 1949 ยทCelia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Noraas Larry Peters
- 1947 ยทI Walk Aloneas Charles (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทGolden Earringsas Richard Byrd
- 1946 ยทStrange Journeyas Roger Blythe
- 1946 ยทWithout Reservationsas Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
- 1943 ยทAbove Suspicionas Thornley
- 1943 ยทThe Mysterious Doctoras Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
- 1942 ยทEagle Squadronas King
- 1941 ยทA Yank in the R.A.F.as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
- 1941 ยทMan Huntas
- 1941 ยทShining Victoryas Dr. Bentley
- 1941 ยทSingapore Womanas Clyde
- 1941 ยทShadows on the Stairsas Hugh Bromilow
- 1940 ยทThe Letteras John Withers
- 1940 ยทPride and Prejudiceas Mr. Bingley
- 1940 ยทMy Son, My Son!as Rory O'Riorden
- 1940 ยทThe Invisible Man Returnsas Chaplain (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทBritish Intelligenceas Frank Bennett
- 1939 ยทThe Witness Vanishesas Lord Noel Stratton
- 1938 ยทIf I Were Kingas Noel de Jolys
- 1938 ยทBoy Meets Girlas Rodney Bowman
- 1938 ยทQuiet, Pleaseas Dr. Faversham
- 1938 ยทThistledownas Lord James Dunfoyle
- 1937 ยทThe Windmillas Officer
- 1937 ยทChange for a Sovereignas Prince William
- 1937 ยทMayfair Melodyas Dickie
- 1936 ยทCrime Over Londonas Ronald Martin
- 1936 ยทHail and Farewellas Peter Dove
- 1936 ยทThe Tenth Manas Edward O'Donnell
- 1936 ยทA Star Fell from Heavenas Winkler
- 1936 ยทOurselves Aloneas 2nd Lieut. Lingard
- 1935 ยทTo Be a Ladyas Jerry Dean
- 1935 ยทOld Rosesas Chris Morgan
- 1934 ยทDeath at Broadcasting Houseas Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทBadgerโs Greenas Dickie Wetherby
- 1932 ยทAll That Is Englandas