
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).

Pride and Prejudice
1940 · as Mr. Bingley

The Letter
1940 · as John Withers

King Richard and the Crusaders
1954 · as Castelaine

Without Reservations
1946 · as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

I Walk Alone
1947 · as Charles (uncredited)

Man Hunt
1941

The Invisible Man Returns
1940 · as Chaplain (uncredited)

The Scarlet Coat
1955 · as Col. Simcoe

Eagle Squadron
1942 · as King

Strange Journey
1946 · as Roger Blythe

Above Suspicion
1943 · as Thornley

Desperate Journey
1942

Charade
1953 · as Capt. van Buren

Tarzan and the Trappers
1958 · as Commissioner Brandini

If I Were King
1938 · as Noel de Jolys

British Intelligence
1939 · as Frank Bennett

The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951 · as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

Tales of Robin Hood
1951 · as Allan-a-Dale