Person file · Acting
Nigel Bruce
Born 1895-02-03Ensenada, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
In the Footsteps of Sherlock HolmesRoleThe Many Faces of Sherlock HolmesDr. Watson (archive footage)Hollywood: The Dream FactorySelf (archive footage)World for RansomGovernor Sir Charles CouttsLimelightPostantBwana DevilDr. Angus McLeanHong KongLightonVendettaSir Thomas NevilJulia MisbehavesCol. Bruce 'Bunny' WillowbrookThe ExileSir Edward HydeThe Two Mrs. CarrollsDr. TuttleDressed to KillDr. John H. WatsonTerror by NightDr. John H. WatsonPursuit to AlgiersDoctor WatsonThe Woman in GreenDr. John WatsonSon of LassieDuke of RadlingThe Corn Is GreenThe SquireThe House of FearDr. John WatsonFrenchman's CreekLord GodolphinGypsy WildcatHigh SheriffThe Pearl of DeathDr. John WatsonThe Scarlet ClawDoctor WatsonFollow the BoysNigel BruceThe Spider WomanDr. John H. Watson