James Mason


    Starbirth:
    May 15, 1909
    Supernova:
    July 27, 1984
    Birthplace:
    Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
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Overview

James Neville Mason, known as James Mason, was an accomplished English actor who made a significant impact on both British and American cinema. He was born on May 15, 1909, in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, and passed away on July 27, 1984, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Mason's acting career began in the 1930s, where he initially gained recognition for his stage performances in London's West End. He made his film debut in 1935 with the British film "Late Extra," marking the start of his illustrious on-screen journey. Throughout his career, Mason showcased his exceptional acting abilities, often portraying complex and morally ambiguous characters. His commanding presence, distinctive voice, and versatile range allowed him to effortlessly transition between genres, from dramas to thrillers and even period pieces. One of Mason's most acclaimed performances came in 1945 when he starred as the troubled and enigmatic Johnny McQueen in the film "Odd Man Out." His portrayal of the wounded Irish nationalist earned him widespread praise and established him as a respected leading man. Mason's notable filmography includes memorable roles in films such as "The Wicked Lady" (1945), "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" (1951), "A Star Is Born" (1954), "North by Northwest" (1959), and "Lolita" (1962). His ability to bring depth, sophistication, and complexity to his characters captivated audiences and garnered critical acclaim. Beyond his film career, Mason also dabbled in producing and directing. He co-produced and starred in the acclaimed film "A Star Is Born," showcasing his multifaceted talent and creative vision. Throughout his life, Mason was recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including three Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. He was highly regarded by his peers and critics alike for his impeccable craft and his ability to elevate any production he was a part of.


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Dorian Gray: A Portrait of Oscar Wilde Sir Edward Carson (archive footage) 2020
Sid & Judy Self (archive footage) 2019
Lasseter's Bones Archival Footage 2012
Passion & Poetry: Sam's War Self (archive footage) 2011
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories Self (archive footage) 2000
Roger Moore: A Matter Of Class Self (archive footage) 1995
The Assisi Underground Bishop Nicolini 1985
The Shooting Party Sir Randolph Nettleby 1985
Dr. Fischer of Geneva Dr. Fischer 1984
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate Himself 1984
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Demon 1983
Yellowbeard Captain Hughes 1983
Group Madness Self 1983
The Popes and Their Art Presentor 1983
Alexandre The Father 1983
The Verdict Ed Concannon 1982
A Dangerous Summer George Engels 1982
The Glory of the Garden Narrator 1982
Night of 100 Stars Self 1982
Evil Under the Sun Odell Gardener 1982
Ivanhoe Isaac of York 1982
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun' Self / Odell Gardener 1982
The Search for Alexander the Great Narrator 1981
North Sea Hijack Admiral Brindsen 1980
Bloodline Sir Alec Nichols 1979
The Passage Professor Bergson 1979
Murder by Decree Dr. John H. Watson 1979
The Boys from Brazil Eduard Seibert 1978
Heaven Can Wait Mr. Jordan 1978
The Water Babies Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark 1978
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love Narrator - English version 1977
Cross of Iron Oberst Brandt 1977
Voyage of the Damned Dr. Juan Remos 1976
People of the Wind Jafar Qoli (voice) 1976
Fear in the City Prosecutor 1976
The Flower in His Mouth Avv. Antonio Bellocampo 1975
Inside Out Ernst Furben 1975
Autobiography of a Princess Cyril Sahib 1975
The Left Hand of the Law Senatore Leandri 1975
Kidnap Syndicate Filippini 1975
Mandingo Warren Maxwell 1975
11 Harrowhouse Charles D. Watts 1974
Frankenstein: The True Story Dr. John Polidori 1974
The Marseille Contract Jacques Brizard 1974
Great Expectations Magwitch 1974
The MacKintosh Man Sir George Wheeler 1973
The Last of Sheila Philip 1973
The Reformation: Age of Revolt Narrator 1973
John Keats: His Life and Death Narrator 1973
Child's Play Jerome Malley 1972
Home, James Self 1972
The Wind in the Wires Narrator 1972
Kill! Alan Hamilton 1971
Bad Man's River Francisco Paco Montero 1971
Cold Sweat Captain Ross 1970
Spring and Port Wine Rafe Crompton 1970
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go Y.Y. Go 1970
Age of Consent Bradley Morahan 1969
The Sea Gull Trigorin 1968
The London Nobody Knows Himself - Narrator 1968
Mayerling Franz Joseph I of Austria 1968
Duffy Charles Calvert 1968
Cop-Out John Sawyer 1967
The Deadly Affair Charles Dobbs 1967
Georgy Girl James Leamington 1966
The Blue Max General Count von Klugermann 1966
Uncertain Verification (archive footage) 1965
The Uninhibited Pascal Regnier 1965
Genghis Khan Kam Ling 1965
Lord Jim Gentleman Brown 1965
The Pumpkin Eater Bob Conway 1964
The Fall of the Roman Empire Timonides 1964
Torpedo Bay Captain Blayne 1963
Hero's Island Jacob Weber 1962
Tiara Tahiti Captain Brett Aimsley 1962
Lolita Prof. Humbert Humbert 1962
Escape from Zahrain Johnson 1962
Theatre 62: Rebecca Maxim de Winter 1962
The Marriage-Go-Round Paul Delville 1961
The Trials of Oscar Wilde Edward Carson 1960
A Touch of Larceny Cmdr. Max Easton 1960
Journey to the Center of the Earth Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook 1959
North by Northwest Phillip Vandamm 1959
The Decks Ran Red Capt. Edwin Rummill 1958
Cry Terror! Jim Molner 1958
Island in the Sun Maxwell Fleury 1957
Bigger Than Life Ed Avery 1956
Forever, Darling The Guardian Angel 1956
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Captain Nemo 1954
The Star of Bethlehem Himself 1954
A Star Is Born Norman Maine 1954
Prince Valiant Sir Brack 1954
The Tell-Tale Heart Narrator 1953
The Man Between Ivo Kern 1953
Charade The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson 1953
Julius Caesar Brutus 1953
The Desert Rats Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel 1953
The Story of Three Loves Charles Coutray 1953
Botany Bay Capt. Paul Gilbert 1952
The Prisoner of Zenda Rupert of Hentzau 1952
Face to Face The Captain 1952
Ellis in Freedomland The Refrigerator (voice) 1952
5 Fingers Ulysses Diello 1952
Lady Possessed Jimmy Del Palma 1952
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel Field Marshal Erwin Rommel 1951
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman Hendrik van der Zee 1951
One Way Street Frank Matson 1950
East Side, West Side Brandon Bourne 1949
The Reckless Moment Martin Donnelly 1949
Madame Bovary Gustave Flaubert 1949
Caught Larry Quinada 1949
The Upturned Glass Michael Joyce 1947
Odd Man Out Johnny McQueen 1947
The Wicked Lady Captain Jerry Jackson 1945
The Seventh Veil Nicholas Cunningham 1945
They Were Sisters Geoffrey Lee 1945
A Place of One's Own Henry Smedhurst 1945
Hotel Reserve Peter Vadassy 1944
Fanny by Gaslight Lord Manderstoke 1944
Candlelight in Algeria Alan Thurston 1944
They Met in the Dark Richard Francis Heritage 1943
The Man in Grey Lord Rohan 1943
The Bells Go Down Ted Robbins 1943
Thunder Rock Streeter 1942
Secret Mission Raoul de Carnot 1942
Alibi Andre Laurent 1942
The Night Has Eyes Stephen Deremid 1942
Hatter's Castle Dr. Renwick 1942
The Patient Vanishes Mick Cardby 1941
The Circle Edward Luton 1939
The Miser Valere - In love with Elise 1939
I Met a Murderer Mark Warrow 1939
Bees on the Boat-Deck Robert Patch 1939
The Moon in the Yellow River Darrell Blake 1938
Cyrano de Bergerac Christian de Neuvillette 1938
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel Jean Tallien 1937
The High Command Capt. Heverell 1937
Catch as Catch Can Robert Leyland 1937
Fire Over England Hillary Vane 1937
The Mill on the Floss Tom Tulliver 1937
Secret of Stamboul Larry 1936
Twice Branded Henry Hamilton 1936
Blind Man's Bluff Stephen Neville 1936
Prison Breaker 'Bunny' Barnes 1936
Troubled Waters John Merriman 1936
Late Extra Jim Martin 1935
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George Washington Gen. Edward Braddock <mt>
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General Electric Theater Wayne Sebastian <mt>
The Steve Allen Show Self - Guest <mt>
Stoney Burke <blank> <mt>
Salem's Lot Richard K. Straker <mt>
Dr. Kildare Dr. Maxwell Becker <mt>
The DuPont Show with June Allyson Henry Chambers <mt>
Jesus of Nazareth Joseph of Arimathea <mt>
Panic! <blank> <mt>
Talking Pictures Self (archive footage) <mt>
Unknown Chaplin Narrator (voice) <mt>
A.D. Tiberius <mt>
Origins of the Mafia Vianisi <mt>
Hollywood Self - Narrator <mt>
V.I.P. Schaukel Self <mt>
What's My Line? Self - Mystery Guest <mt>
Frankenstein: The True Story Dr. John Polidori <mt>
Apropos Film himself <mt>
What's My Line? Self - Panelist <mt>
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour Warren Barrow <mt>
The Merv Griffin Show Self <mt>
Lux Video Theatre Self - Host <mt>
Appointment With Destiny Narrator <mt>
The Ed Sullivan Show Self - Guest <mt>
The Ed Sullivan Show Self (archive footage) <mt>
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars Self - Host <mt>
ABC Stage 67 Otto Hoffman <mt>
The Search for the Nile Narrator <mt>
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self <mt>
The Bob Hope Show Self <mt>
Star Life Lui-même <mt>
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