
Nigel Bruce
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.
Known for

In the Footsteps of Sherlock Holmes
1996

The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes
1985 • Dr. Watson (archive footage)

Hollywood: The Dream Factory
1972 • Self (archive footage)

World for Ransom
1954 • Governor Sir Charles Coutts

Limelight
1952 • Postant

Bwana Devil
1952 • Dr. Angus McLean

Hong Kong
1952 • Lighton

Vendetta
1950 • Sir Thomas Nevil
Full filmography
The Man I Marry
View movie1936 • Robert Hartley
Lord Camber's Ladies
View movie1932 • Lord Camber
Red Aces
View movie1930 • Kinsfeather






































































