Bruce Lester

from Johannesburg, South Africa

Artwork for Golden EarringsImage of 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 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).

Timeline

1958Aged 46

  • Poster for Tarzan and the Trappers

    Commissioner Brandini

1955Aged 43

  • Poster for The Scarlet Coat

    Col. Simcoe

1954Aged 42

  • Poster for King Richard and the Crusaders

    Castelaine

1953Aged 41

  • Poster for Charade

    Capt. van Buren

1952Aged 40

  • Poster for The Pathfinder

    Capt. Clint Bradford

1951Aged 39

  • Poster for Secrets of Monte Carlo

    British Inspector

  • Poster for The Son of Dr. Jekyll

    Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

  • Poster for Tales of Robin Hood

    Allan-a-Dale

1949Aged 37

  • Poster for Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

    Larry Peters

1947Aged 35

  • Poster for Golden Earrings

    Richard Byrd

  • Poster for I Walk Alone

    Charles (uncredited)

1946Aged 34

  • Poster for Without Reservations

    Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

  • Poster for Strange Journey

    Roger Blythe

1943Aged 31

  • Poster for The Mysterious Doctor

    Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

  • Poster for Above Suspicion

    Thornley

1942Aged 30

  • Poster for Eagle Squadron

    King

  • Poster for Desperate Journey

    (Unknown)

1941Aged 29

  • Poster for Shadows on the Stairs

    Hugh Bromilow

  • Poster for Singapore Woman

    Clyde

  • Poster for Shining Victory

    Dr. Bentley

  • Poster for Man Hunt

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for A Yank in the R.A.F.

    Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

1940Aged 28

  • Poster for The Invisible Man Returns

    Chaplain (uncredited)

  • Poster for My Son, My Son!

    Rory O'Riorden

  • Poster for Pride and Prejudice

    Mr. Bingley

  • Poster for The Letter

    John Withers

1939Aged 27

  • Poster for The Witness Vanishes

    Lord Noel Stratton

  • Poster for British Intelligence

    Frank Bennett

1938Aged 26

1937Aged 25

1936Aged 24

1935Aged 23

1934Aged 22

1932Aged 20