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Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

Birthday: 1912-06-06 | Place of Birth: 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).

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1952
The Pathfinder

as    Capt. Clint Bradford

1947
Golden Earrings

as    Richard Byrd

1943
The Mysterious Doctor

as    Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

1941
A Yank in the R.A.F.

as    Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

1941
Shadows on the Stairs

as    Hugh Bromilow

1940
British Intelligence

as    Frank Bennett

1940
The Letter

as    John Withers

1940
My Son, My Son!

as    Rory O'Riorden

1938
If I Were King

as    Noel de Jolys