Bruce Seton

Bruce Seton

Deceased · Born: May 29, 1909 · Died: Sep 27, 1969

Personal Details

BornMay 29, 1909 Simla, India
Spouse
  • Antoinette Cellier

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Sep 27, 1969 )
  • Tamara Desni

    ( Mar 7, 1937 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Tall, serious-looking British character actor, a product of esteemed educational institutions, having graduated from Edinburgh Academy and Sandhurst. Prior to embarking on a career in the performing arts, he was a member of the prestigious Black Watch, but in 1932, he made the unconventional decision to resign his commission and join the chorus of the renowned Drury Lane Theatre as a specialty dancer. This marked the beginning of his journey into the world of entertainment, where he would eventually transition to films, often taking on small yet pivotal supporting roles that showcased his exceptional ability to convey an aura of confidence and authority. In a demonstration of his unwavering dedication to his country, he rejoined the British Army in 1939 to serve during wartime.

Following the conclusion of World War II, his most notable screen success came in 1954, when he starred as the titular character in the film "Patrol Car," portraying the real-life detective Robert Fabian. Additionally, in 1963, he assumed the title of the eleventh Baronet of Abercorn following the passing of his brother, Sir Alexander Hay Seton. Furthermore, alongside other notable actors, Bruce Seton was one of the founding members of the Lord's Taverners in 1950, a renowned British charity organization focused on promoting youth cricket and disability sports.

Career

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1963
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1962
Dead Man's Evidence
Dead Man's Evidence as Col. James Somerset
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1961
Gorgo
Gorgo as Prof. Flaherty
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The Frightened City
The Frightened City as Assistant Commissioner
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1960
Just Joe
Just Joe as Charlie
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Zoo Baby
Zoo Baby as Zoo Superintendent
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The League of Gentlemen
The League of Gentlemen as Patrolman (uncredited)
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1959
Life in Danger
Life in Danger as Landlord
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Hidden Homicide
Hidden Homicide as Bill Dodd
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Strictly Confidential
Strictly Confidential as Inspector Shearing
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Make Mine a Million
Make Mine a Million as Supt. James
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John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones as 1st Villager
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The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps as Policeman on Train (uncredited)
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1958
Undercover Girl
Undercover Girl as Ted Austin
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William Tell
William Tell as Colonel Bullinger
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1957
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1956
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1955
The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood as Will Scatlock (uncredited)
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1954
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Eight O'Clock Walk
Eight O'Clock Walk as Detective Chief Inspector
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1953
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Mogambo
Mogambo as Wilson (uncredited)
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1952
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1951
Take Me to Paris
Take Me to Paris as Gerald Vane
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Blackmailed
Blackmailed as Supt. Crowe
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High Treason
High Treason as (uncredited)
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1950
The Blue Lamp
The Blue Lamp as PC 'Jock' Campbell
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{"id":38575,"title":"Whisky Galore!","year":"1949","character":"Sergeant Odd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/whisky-galore","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_38575.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_38575.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Whisky Galore!
Whisky Galore! as Sergeant Odd
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1948
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Bond Street
Bond Street as Sergeant
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Scott of the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic as Lt. H. Pennell R.N.
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1946
Strangler's Morgue
Strangler's Morgue as Jack Wraydon
{"id":71904,"title":"Return to Yesterday","year":"1940","character":"Journalist (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/return-to-yesterday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71904.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71904.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Return to Yesterday
Return to Yesterday as Journalist (uncredited)
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1937
The Green Cockatoo
The Green Cockatoo as Madison, tall henchman
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A Night of Terror
A Night of Terror as Ronald Bruce
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1936