Nigel Bruce

Biography

Nigel Bruce (1895–1953), born William Nigel Ernle Bruce, was a British character actor on stage and screen.

He was best known for his portrayal of Dr. Watson in a series of films alongside Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, as well as for his roles in the Alfred Hitchcock films Rebecca (1940) and Suspicion (1941).

Bruce died from a heart attack in Santa Monica, California, aged 58.

Filmography

With Hitchcock...

Lord Camber's Ladies (1932) — cast: Lord Camber
Rebecca (1940) — cast: Major Giles Lacy
Suspicion (1941) — cast: Beaky

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Images from the Hitchcock Gallery (click to view larger versions or search for all relevant images)...

Radio Adaptations

Suspicion (Lux Radio Theater, 04/May/1942) — cast

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