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Nigel Bruce

Nigel Bruce is known for Rebecca (1940), Suspicion (1941), Limelight (1952).

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.

Questions about Nigel Bruce

How many Nigel Bruce films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 65 films with Nigel Bruce, from 1931 to 1996.

What is the best rated Nigel Bruce film?

The best rated Nigel Bruce film in the catalogue is Limelight (1952), rated 7.9.

What was the first Nigel Bruce film?

The first Nigel Bruce film in the catalogue is Treasure Island, from 1934.

Who has Nigel Bruce worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Nigel Bruce shares the most credits with Basil Rathbone (14 films), Roy William Neill (11 films) and Mary Gordon (10 films).

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AWARDS 1 Wins 0 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Studied at
Abingdon School
Spouse
Violet Pauline Shelton
Father
Sir William Bruce, 10th Baronet
Mother
Angelica Selby

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Full filmography

82 films — 65 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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