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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

Pride and Prejudice
as Mr. Bingley

Shadows on the Stairs
as Hugh Bromilow

I Walk Alone
as Charles (uncredited)

Man Hunt

The Letter
as John Withers

A Yank in the R.A.F.
as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Above Suspicion
as Thornley

The Invisible Man Returns
as Chaplain (uncredited)

Without Reservations
as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

King Richard and the Crusaders
as Castelaine