Nigel Bruce
1895–1953 · Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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.
Born 3 Feb 1895 · Died 8 Oct 1953
Acted in 14
Limelight
1952
Postant
Dressed to Kill
1946
Dr. John H. Watson
Terror by Night
1946
Dr. John H. Watson
The Woman in Green
1945
Dr. John Watson
The Corn Is Green
1945
The Squire
Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943
Doctor Watson
Lassie Come Home
1943
Duke of Rudling
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942
Doctor Watson
Roxie Hart
1942
E. Clay Benham
Suspicion
1941
Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
Rebecca
1940
Giles Lacy
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939
Dr. Watson
