Nigel Bruce
Known for ActingBorn 1895-02-03 — died 1953-10-08Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
William Nigel Ernle Bruce, best known as Nigel Bruce, was a British character actor on stage and screen. He was best known for his portrayal of Doctor Watson in a series of films and in the radio series The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes). Bruce is also remembered for his roles in the Alfred Hitchcock films Rebecca and Suspicion.
Known for
The Baroness and the Butler
1938 · as Major Andros
Rebecca
1940 · as Major Giles Lacy
Suspicion
1941 · as Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
Treasure Island
1934 · as Squire Trelawney
Limelight
1952 · as Postant
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1939 · as Doctor John H. Watson
Roxie Hart
1942 · as E. Clay Benham
Dressed to Kill
1946 · as Dr. John H. Watson
The Woman in Green
1945 · as Dr. John Watson
Lassie Come Home
1943 · as Duke of Rudling
Terror by Night
1946 · as Dr. John H. Watson
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939 · as Dr. Watson
The Pearl of Death
1944 · as Dr. John Watson
This Above All
1942 · as Ramsbottom
The Blue Bird
1940 · as Mr. Luxury
The Scarlet Claw
1944 · as Doctor Watson
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · as Doctor Watson
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934 · as Eustis Dinwiddle