Nigel Bruce

Nigel Bruce

Born February 03, 1895 (Age: 131) 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.
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.
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Filmography

In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes

In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes

1996 as Age: 101
The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes

The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes

1985 as Dr. Watson (archive footage) Age: 89
Hollywood: The Dream Factory

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

1972 as Self (archive footage) Age: 76
World for Ransom

World for Ransom

1954 as Governor Sir Charles Coutts Age: 58
Vendetta

Vendetta

1950 as Sir Thomas Nevil Age: 55
Pursuit to Algiers

Pursuit to Algiers

1945 as Doctor Watson Age: 50
The Woman in Green

The Woman in Green

1945 as Dr. John Watson Age: 50
Son of Lassie

Son of Lassie

1945 as Duke of Radling Age: 50
The Corn Is Green

The Corn Is Green

1945 as The Squire Age: 50
The House of Fear

The House of Fear

1945 as Dr. John Watson Age: 50
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

1942 as Doctor Watson Age: 47
Journey for Margaret

Journey for Margaret

1942 as Herbert V. Allison Age: 47
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

1942 as Doctor Watson Age: 47
Eagle Squadron

Eagle Squadron

1942 as McKinnon Age: 47
This Above All

This Above All

1942 as Ramsbottom Age: 47
Roxie Hart

Roxie Hart

1942 as E. Clay Benham Age: 47
Suspicion

Suspicion

1941 as Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite Age: 46
The Chocolate Soldier

The Chocolate Soldier

1941 as Bernard Fischer Age: 46
This Woman Is Mine

This Woman Is Mine

1941 as Duncan MacDougall Age: 46
Free and Easy

Free and Easy

1941 as Florian Clemington Age: 46
Play Girl

Play Girl

1941 as William McDonald Vincent Age: 45
The Midshipmaid

The Midshipmaid

1932 as Maj. Spink Age: 37
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Lord Camber's Ladies

1932 as Lord Camber Age: 37
The Calendar

The Calendar

1931 as Lord Willie Panniford Age: 36
Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey

1930 as Major Fothergill Age: 35
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Red Aces

1930 as Kinsfeather Age: 35
Escape!

Escape!

1930 as Constable at Vicarage Age: 35
The Squeaker

The Squeaker

1930 as Collie Age: 35