from 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).
Thistledown
Lord James Dunfoyle
Quiet, Please
Dr. Faversham

Rodney Bowman

Noel de Jolys
Mayfair Melody
Dickie
Change for a Sovereign
Prince William
The Windmill
Officer

2nd Lieut. Lingard

Winkler

Edward O'Donnell
Hail and Farewell
Peter Dove

Ronald Martin
Old Roses
Chris Morgan

Jerry Dean
Badger’s Green
Dickie Wetherby

Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
All That Is England
(Unknown)