Bruce Bairnsfather was born on July 9, 1887 in Murree, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]. He was a writer and director, known for Carry on, Sergeant! (1928), Old Bill and Son (1941) and The Better 'Ole (1926). He was previously married to Cecilia Agnes Bruton. He died on September 29, 1959 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, UK.