Nigel Bruce was a Mexican born British actor.
Biography[]
Born in Ensenada, Baja California, Bruce served in the First World War before making his stage acting debut in 1920 with Why Marry? His success onstage led to him becoming a screen actor, appearing in such films as Treasure Island, Charge of the Light Brigade and Rebecca, typically as a well-meaning buffoon.
In 1939, Bruce would first play the role for which he became best known for, that of Dr. John Watson in a series of films and radio programmes based on the Sherlock Holmes books.
Bruce passed away in 1953.
Singing[]
Bruce sang briefly in two of his films; singing several traditional tunes in Jalna and "Loch Lomond" in the Sherlock Holmes installment Pursuit to Algiers.
Film[]
Jalna (1935)[]
- There is a Tavern in the Town
- Little Brown Jug
- Silent Night
Pursuit to Algiers (1945)[]
- Loch Lomond (solo)
Gallery[]
Maurice Vaughan in Jalna.
Dr. John Watson in Pursuit to Algiers.