Known For
Acting
Birthday
June 6, 1912
Place of Birth
Johannesburg, South Africa
Also Known As
- Bruce Lister
- Bruce 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 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 - Movies
Pride and Prejudice
as Mr. Bingley
The Letter
as John Withers
I Walk Alone
as Charles (uncredited)
The Invisible Man Returns
as Chaplain (uncredited)
Without Reservations
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
King Richard and the Crusaders
as Castelaine
Man Hunt
The Scarlet Coat
as Col. Simcoe
If I Were King
as Noel de Jolys
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
