Nigel Bruce

Born: 1895-02-03

Birthplace: Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

Biography

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
Rebecca
Limelight
Suspicion
Stand Up and Cheer!
She
Eagle Squadron
Lassie Come Home
Lillian Russell
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Top Movie Credits

Rebecca Major Giles Lacy
Limelight Postant
Suspicion Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
Stand Up and Cheer! Eustis Dinwiddle
She Horace Holly
Lassie Come Home Duke of Rudling
Lillian Russell William Gilbert