James Mason

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

May 15, 1909

Died

July 27, 1984 (age 75)

Place of Birth

Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK

Also Known As

Джеймс Мейсон

James Neville Mason

Джеймс Невилл Мэйсон

Джеймс Мэйсон

جیمز میسون

James Mason

Biography

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.

Known For

Filmography

2020FilmKubrick by Kubrickas Self (archive footage)2019FilmSid & Judyas Self (archive footage)2013TVTalking Picturesas Self (archive footage)2012FilmLasseter's Bonesas Archival Footage2009FilmHollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musicalas Self (archive)2000FilmSir John Mills' Moving Memoriesas Self (archive footage)1995FilmRoger Moore: A Matter of Classas Self (archive footage)1985FilmThe Assisi Undergroundas Bishop Nicolini1985TVA.D.as Tiberius1985FilmThe Shooting Partyas Sir Randolph Nettleby1984FilmDr. Fischer of Genevaas Dr. Fischer1984TVGeorge Washingtonas Gen. Edward Braddock1984FilmJames Mason: The Star They Loved to Hateas Self1983FilmDon't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Artas Demon1983FilmYellowbeardas Captain Hughes1983FilmGroup Madnessas Self1983TVUnknown Chaplinas Narrator (voice)1983FilmAlexandreas The Father1983FilmThe Popes and Their Artas Presentor1982FilmThe Verdictas Ed Concannon1982FilmA Dangerous Summeras George Engels1982FilmThe Glory of the Gardenas Narrator1982FilmNight of 100 Starsas Self1982FilmEvil Under the Sunas Odell Gardener1982FilmIvanhoeas Isaac of York1982FilmThe Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'as Self / Odell Gardener1981FilmThe Search for Alexander the Greatas Narrator1980FilmNorth Sea Hijackas Admiral Brindsen1980TVHollywoodas Self - Narrator1979TVSalem's Lotas Richard K. Straker1979FilmBloodlineas Sir Alec Nichols1979FilmThe Passageas Professor Bergson1979FilmMurder by Decreeas Dr. Watson1978FilmThe Boys from Brazilas Eduard Seibert1978FilmHeaven Can Waitas Mr. Jordan1978FilmThe Water Babiesas Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark1977FilmHomage to Chagall: The Colours of Loveas Narrator - English version1977TVJesus of Nazarethas Joseph of Arimathea1977FilmCross of Ironas Oberst Brandt1976FilmVoyage of the Damnedas Dr. Juan Remos1976TVOrigins of the Mafiaas Vianisi1976FilmPeople of the Windas Jafar Qoli (voice)1976FilmFear in the Cityas Chief of Police1975FilmThe Flower in His Mouthas Avv. Antonio Bellocampo1975FilmInside Outas Ernst Furben1975FilmAutobiography of a Princessas Cyril Sahib1975FilmThe Left Hand of the Lawas Senatore Leandri1975FilmKidnap Syndicateas Filippini1975FilmMandingoas Warren Maxwell1974Film11 Harrowhouseas Charles D. Watts1974FilmFrankenstein: The True Storyas Dr. John Polidori1974FilmThe Marseille Contractas Jacques Brizard1974FilmGreat Expectationsas Magwitch1973TVFrankenstein: The True Storyas Dr. John Polidori1973FilmThe MacKintosh Manas Sir George Wheeler1973FilmThe Last of Sheilaas Philip Dexter1973FilmThe Reformation: Age of Revoltas Narrator1973FilmJohn Keats: His Life and Deathas Narrator1972FilmChild's Playas Jerome Malley1972FilmHome, Jamesas Self1972FilmThe Wind in the Wiresas Narrator1971FilmKill!as Alan Hamilton1971TVAppointment With Destinyas Narrator1971FilmBad Man's Riveras Francisco Paco Montero1971TVThe Search for the Nileas Narrator1971TVV.I.P. Schaukelas Self1970FilmCold Sweatas Captain Ross1970FilmSpring and Port Wineas Rafe Crompton1970FilmThe Yin and the Yang of Mr. Goas Y.Y. Go1969FilmAge of Consentas Bradley Morahan1968FilmThe Sea Gullas Trigorin1968FilmThe London Nobody Knowsas Himself - Narrator1968FilmMayerlingas Franz Joseph I of Austria1968FilmDuffyas Charles Calvert1967TVApropos Filmas Self1967FilmStranger in the Houseas John Sawyer1967TVThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Houras Self1967FilmThe Deadly Affairas Charles Dobbs1966TVABC Stage 67as Otto Hoffman1966FilmGeorgy Girlas James Leamington1966FilmThe Blue Maxas General Count von Klugermann1965FilmUncertain Verificationas (archive footage)1965FilmThe Uninhibitedas Pascal Regnier1965FilmGenghis Khanas Kam Ling1965FilmLord Jimas Gentleman Brown1964FilmThe Pumpkin Eateras Bob Conway1964FilmThe Fall of the Roman Empireas Timonides1963FilmTorpedo Bayas Captain Blayne1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self1962TVStoney Burkeas The Derelict1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1962TVThe Alfred Hitchcock Houras Warren Barrow1962FilmHero's Islandas Jacob Weber1962FilmTiara Tahitias Captain Brett Aimsley1962FilmLolitaas Prof. Humbert Humbert1962FilmEscape from Zahrainas Johnson1962FilmTheatre 62: Rebeccaas Maxim de Winter1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self1961TVDr. Kildareas Dr. Maxwell Becker1961FilmThe Marriage-Go-Roundas Paul Delville1960FilmJohn Brown's Raidas John Brown1960FilmThe Trials of Oscar Wildeas Edward Carson1960FilmThe Hiding Placeas Hans Frick1960FilmA Touch of Larcenyas Cmdr. Max Easton1959FilmJourney to the Center of the Earthas Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook1959TVThe DuPont Show with June Allysonas Henry Chambers1959FilmNorth by Northwestas Phillip Vandamm1958FilmThe Decks Ran Redas Capt. Edwin Rummill1958FilmCry Terror!as Jim Molner1957TVTonight Starring Jack Paaras Self1957FilmIsland in the Sunas Maxwell Fleury1957TVPanic!1956FilmBigger Than Lifeas Ed Avery1956TVThe Steve Allen Showas Self - Guest1956FilmForever, Darlingas The Guardian Angel1954Film20,000 Leagues Under the Seaas Captain Nemo1954FilmThe Star of Bethlehemas Himself1954FilmA Star Is Bornas Norman Maine1954FilmPrince Valiantas Sir Brack1953FilmThe Tell-Tale Heartas Narrator1953FilmThe Man Betweenas Ivo Kern1953FilmCharadeas The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson1953FilmJulius Caesaras Brutus1953FilmThe Desert Ratsas Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel1953FilmThe Story of Three Lovesas Charles Coutray1953TVGeneral Electric Theateras Wayne Sebastian1952FilmBotany Bayas Capt. Paul Gilbert1952FilmThe Prisoner of Zendaas Rupert of Hentzau1952FilmFace to Faceas The Captain1952FilmEllis in Freedomlandas The Refrigerator (voice)1952Film5 Fingersas Ulysses Diello1952FilmLady Possessedas Jimmy Del Palma1951FilmThe Desert Fox: The Story of Rommelas Field Marshal Erwin Rommel1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Captain Vialez1951FilmPandora and the Flying Dutchmanas Hendrick van der Zee1950TVLux Video Theatreas Self - Host1950TVThe Bob Hope Showas Self1950FilmOne Way Streetas Dr. Frank Matson1950TVWhat's My Line?as Self1949FilmEast Side, West Sideas Brandon Bourne1949FilmThe Reckless Momentas Martin Donnelly1949FilmMadame Bovaryas Gustave Flaubert1949FilmCaughtas Larry Quinada1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self1947FilmThe Upturned Glassas Michael Joyce1947FilmOdd Man Outas Johnny McQueen1945FilmThe Wicked Ladyas Captain Jerry Jackson1945FilmThe Seventh Veilas Nicholas Cunningham1945FilmThey Were Sistersas Geoffrey Lee1945FilmA Place of One's Ownas Henry Smedhurst1944FilmHotel Reserveas Peter Vadassy1944FilmFanny by Gaslightas Lord Manderstoke1944FilmCandlelight in Algeriaas Alan Thurston1943FilmThey Met in the Darkas Richard Francis Heritage1943FilmThe Man in Greyas Lord Rohan1943FilmThe Bells Go Downas Ted Robbins1942FilmThunder Rockas Streeter1942FilmSecret Missionas Raoul de Carnot1942FilmAlibias Andre Laurent1942FilmThe Night Has Eyesas Stephen Deremid1942FilmHatter's Castleas Dr. Renwick1941FilmThe Patient Vanishesas Mick Cardby1939FilmThe Circleas Edward Luton1939FilmThe Miseras Valere - In love with Elise1939FilmI Met a Murdereras Mark Warrow1939FilmBees on the Boat-Deckas Robert Patch1938FilmThe Moon in the Yellow Riveras Darrell Blake1938FilmCyrano de Bergeracas Christian de Neuvillette1937FilmReturn of the Scarlet Pimpernelas Jean Tallien1937FilmThe High Commandas Capt. Heverell1937FilmCatch as Catch Canas Robert Leyland1937FilmFire Over Englandas Hillary Vane1937FilmThe Mill on the Flossas Tom Tulliver1936FilmThe Secret of Stamboulas Larry1936FilmTwice Brandedas Henry Hamilton1936FilmBlind Man's Bluffas Stephen Neville1936FilmTroubled Watersas John Merriman1936FilmPrison Breakeras 'Bunny' Barnes1935FilmLate Extraas Jim Martin

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