Nigel Bruce
Acting
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.
Filmography 83
Movies (82)
In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes1996
The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes1985Dr. Watson (archive footage)
Hollywood: The Dream Factory1972Self (archive footage)
World for Ransom1954Governor Sir Charles Coutts
Limelight1952Postant
Bwana Devil1952Dr. Angus McLean
Hong Kong1952Lighton
Vendetta1950Sir Thomas Nevil
Julia Misbehaves1948Col. Bruce 'Bunny' Willowbrook
The Exile1947Sir Edward Hyde
The Two Mrs. Carrolls1947Dr. Tuttle
Dressed to Kill1946Dr. John H. Watson
Terror by Night1946Dr. John H. Watson
Pursuit to Algiers1945Doctor Watson
The Woman in Green1945Dr. John Watson
Son of Lassie1945Duke of Radling
The Corn Is Green1945The Squire
The House of Fear1945Dr. John Watson
Frenchman's Creek1944Lord Godolphin
Gypsy Wildcat1944High Sheriff
The Pearl of Death1944Dr. John Watson
The Scarlet Claw1944Doctor Watson
Follow the Boys1944Nigel Bruce
The Spider Woman1943Dr. John H. Watson
Lassie Come Home1943Duke of Rudling
Crazy House1943Dr. Watson
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death1943Doctor Watson
Sherlock Holmes in Washington1943Doctor Watson
Forever and a Day1943Major Garrow
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon1942Doctor Watson
