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person_profile-James Mason

James Mason Died at age: 75

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

James Mason

Date of Birth:

May 15, 1909

Country of birth:

UK

Died:

Jul 27, 1984

Biography of

James Mason

    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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Filmography of

James Mason

Found 137 Movies in total

Dorian Gray: A Portrait of Oscar Wilde

Sir Edward Carson (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 2020

Sid & Judy

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 2019

Lasseter's Bones

Archival Footage ( Actor )

... 2012

Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

In Memory Of

... 2011

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 2000

Roger Moore: A Matter of Class

Self (archive footage) ( Actor )

... 1995

The Assisi Underground

Bishop Nicolini ( Actor )

... 1985

The Shooting Party

Sir Randolph Nettleby ( Actor )

... 1985

Dr. Fischer of Geneva

Dr. Fischer ( Actor )

... 1984

Yellowbeard

Captain Hughes ( Actor )

... 1983

Group Madness

Self ( Actor )

... 1983

The Popes and Their Art

Presentor ( Actor )

... 1983

The Verdict

Ed Concannon ( Actor )

... 1982

A Dangerous Summer

George Engels ( Actor )

... 1982

The Glory of the Garden

Narrator ( Actor )

... 1982

Night of 100 Stars

Self ( Actor )

... 1982

Evil Under the Sun

Odell Gardener ( Actor )

... 1982

Ivanhoe

Isaac of York ( Actor )

... 1982

... 1981

North Sea Hijack

Admiral Brindsen ( Actor )

... 1980

Salem's Lot

Richard K. Straker ( Actor )

... 1979

Salem's Lot

Richard K. Straker ( Actor )

... 1979

Bloodline

Sir Alec Nichols ( Actor )

... 1979

The Passage

Professor Bergson ( Actor )

... 1979

Murder by Decree

Dr. John H. Watson ( Actor )

... 1979

The Boys from Brazil

Eduard Seibert ( Actor )

... 1978

Heaven Can Wait

Mr. Jordan ( Actor )

... 1978

The Water Babies

Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark ( Actor )

... 1978

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love

Narrator - English version ( Actor )

... 1977

Jesus of Nazareth

Joseph of Arimathea ( Actor )

... 1977

Cross of Iron

Oberst Brandt ( Actor )

... 1977

Voyage of the Damned

Dr. Juan Remos ( Actor )

... 1976

People of the Wind

Jafar Qoli (voice) ( Actor )

... 1976

Fear in the City

Prosecutor ( Actor )

... 1976

The Flower in His Mouth

Avv. Antonio Bellocampo ( Actor )

... 1975

Inside Out

Ernst Furben ( Actor )

... 1975

Autobiography of a Princess

Cyril Sahib ( Actor )

... 1975

The Left Hand of the Law

Senatore Leandri ( Actor )

... 1975

Kidnap Syndicate

Filippini ( Actor )

... 1975

Mandingo

Warren Maxwell ( Actor )

... 1975

11 Harrowhouse

Charles D. Watts ( Actor )

... 1974

Frankenstein: The True Story

Dr. John Polidori ( Actor )

... 1974

The Marseille Contract

Jacques Brizard ( Actor )

... 1974

Great Expectations

Magwitch ( Actor )

... 1974

The MacKintosh Man

Sir George Wheeler ( Actor )

... 1973

The Last of Sheila

Philip ( Actor )

... 1973

... 1973

Child's Play

Jerome Malley ( Actor )

... 1972

Home, James

Self ( Actor )

... 1972

Kill!

Alan Hamilton ( Actor )

... 1971

Bad Man's River

Francisco Paco Montero ( Actor )

... 1971

Cold Sweat

Captain Ross ( Actor )

... 1970

Spring and Port Wine

Rafe Crompton ( Actor )

... 1970

... 1970

Age of Consent

Bradley Morahan ( Actor )

Producer

... 1969

The Sea Gull

Trigorin ( Actor )

... 1968

The London Nobody Knows

Himself - Narrator ( Actor )

... 1968

Mayerling

Franz Joseph I of Austria ( Actor )

... 1968

Duffy

Charles Calvert ( Actor )

... 1968

Cop-Out

John Sawyer ( Actor )

... 1967

The Deadly Affair

Charles Dobbs ( Actor )

... 1967

Georgy Girl

James Leamington ( Actor )

... 1966

The Blue Max

General Count von Klugermann ( Actor )

... 1966

The Uninhibited

Pascal Regnier ( Actor )

... 1965

Genghis Khan

Kam Ling ( Actor )

... 1965

Lord Jim

Gentleman Brown ( Actor )

... 1965

The Pumpkin Eater

Bob Conway ( Actor )

... 1964

The Fall of the Roman Empire

Timonides ( Actor )

... 1964

Torpedo Bay

Captain Blayne ( Actor )

... 1963

Hero's Island

Jacob Weber ( Actor )

... 1962

Tiara Tahiti

Captain Brett Aimsley ( Actor )

... 1962

Lolita

Prof. Humbert Humbert ( Actor )

... 1962

Escape from Zahrain

Johnson ( Actor )

... 1962

Theatre 62: Rebecca

Maxim de Winter ( Actor )

... 1962

The Marriage-Go-Round

Paul Delville ( Actor )

... 1961

John Brown's Raid

John Brown ( Actor )

... 1960

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

Sir Edward Carson ( Actor )

... 1960

A Touch of Larceny

Cmdr. Max Easton ( Actor )

... 1960

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook ( Actor )

... 1959

North by Northwest

Phillip Vandamm ( Actor )

... 1959

The Decks Ran Red

Capt. Edwin Rummill ( Actor )

... 1958

Cry Terror!

Jim Molner ( Actor )

... 1958

Island in the Sun

Maxwell Fleury ( Actor )

... 1957

Bigger Than Life

Ed Avery ( Actor )

Additional Writing

... 1956

Forever, Darling

The Guardian Angel ( Actor )

... 1956

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Captain Nemo ( Actor )

... 1954

A Star Is Born

Norman Maine ( Actor )

... 1954

Prince Valiant

Sir Brack ( Actor )

... 1954

The Man Between

Ivo Kern ( Actor )

... 1953

Charade

The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson ( Actor )

Writer

... 1953

Julius Caesar

Brutus ( Actor )

... 1953

The Desert Rats

Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel ( Actor )

... 1953

The Story of Three Loves

Charles Coutray ( Actor )

... 1953

Botany Bay

Capt. Paul Gilbert ( Actor )

... 1952

The Prisoner of Zenda

Rupert of Hentzau ( Actor )

... 1952

Face to Face

The Captain ( Actor )

... 1952

Ellis in Freedomland

The Refrigerator (voice) ( Actor )

... 1952

5 Fingers

Ulysses Diello ( Actor )

... 1952

Lady Possessed

Jimmy Del Palma ( Actor )

Screenplay

... 1952

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel ( Actor )

... 1951

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

Hendrik van der Zee ( Actor )

... 1951

One Way Street

Frank Matson ( Actor )

... 1950

East Side, West Side

Brandon Bourne ( Actor )

... 1949

The Reckless Moment

Martin Donnelly ( Actor )

... 1949

Madame Bovary

Gustave Flaubert ( Actor )

... 1949

Caught

Larry Quinada ( Actor )

... 1949

The Upturned Glass

Michael Joyce ( Actor )

Producer

... 1947

Odd Man Out

Johnny McQueen ( Actor )

... 1947

The Wicked Lady

Captain Jerry Jackson ( Actor )

... 1945

The Seventh Veil

Nicholas Cunningham ( Actor )

... 1945

They Were Sisters

Geoffrey Lee ( Actor )

... 1945

A Place of One's Own

Henry Smedhurst ( Actor )

... 1945

Hotel Reserve

Peter Vadassy ( Actor )

... 1944

Fanny by Gaslight

Lord Manderstoke ( Actor )

... 1944

Candlelight in Algeria

Alan Thurston ( Actor )

... 1944

They Met in the Dark

Richard Francis Heritage ( Actor )

... 1943

The Man in Grey

Lord Rohan ( Actor )

... 1943

The Bells Go Down

Ted Robbins ( Actor )

... 1943

Thunder Rock

Streeter ( Actor )

... 1942

Secret Mission

Raoul de Carnot ( Actor )

... 1942

Alibi

Andre Laurent ( Actor )

... 1942

The Night Has Eyes

Stephen Deremid ( Actor )

... 1942

Hatter's Castle

Dr. Renwick ( Actor )

... 1942

The Patient Vanishes

Mick Cardby ( Actor )

... 1941

The Miser

Valere - In love with Elise ( Actor )

... 1939

I Met a Murderer

Mark Warrow ( Actor )

Story

... 1939

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Jean Tallien ( Actor )

... 1937

The High Command

Capt. Heverell ( Actor )

... 1937

Catch as Catch Can

Robert Leyland ( Actor )

... 1937

Fire Over England

Hillary Vane ( Actor )

... 1937

The Mill on the Floss

Tom Tulliver ( Actor )

... 1937

Secret of Stamboul

Larry ( Actor )

... 1936

Twice Branded

Henry Hamilton ( Actor )

... 1936

Prison Breaker

'Bunny' Barnes ( Actor )

... 1936

Late Extra

Jim Martin ( Actor )

... 1935