
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.

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