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Bruce Lester

Born
Jun 6, 1912 · Aged 96
Died
Jun 13, 2008
Place of birth
Johannesburg, South Africa
Gender
Male
Movie credits
45
TV credits
3
Also known as (2)
  • Bruce Lister
  • Bruce Somerset Lister

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"…