Nigel Bruce

William Nigel Ernle Bruce (4 February 1895 – 8 October 1953), best known as Nigel 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 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. Bruce was the second son of Sir William... More

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  • Feb 4, 1895

Date of death:

  • Oct 8, 1953 (age 58 years)

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  • 1.829 m (6.001 ft )

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  • William Nigel Ernle Bruce,
  • Willie

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  • May 21, 1921
  • Oct 8, 1953

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