Nigel Bruce Biography

Fast Facts

• Had two daughters, Jennifer and Pauline, with actress Violet Campbell
• His acting career began on stage in 1920, when he made his first appearance in a production of "Why Marry?" at London's Comedy Theatre
• Served in England's 10th Service Battalion during World War II from 1914 until the following year, when he was severely wounded by gunfire
• His first credited on-screen role was in the 1930 film "The Squeaker․"
• Best known for his role as Dr․ Watson in the film series and radio program "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes․"
• Known for portraying dim-witted, buffoonish characters
• Appeared in 1939's "The Rains Came" the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Special Effects