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), The Better 'Ole (1926) and The Better 'ole; or, The Romance of Old Bill (1919). He was married to Cecilia Agnes Bruton. He died on September 29, 1959 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, UK.