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James Mason
Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Additional Credits
Born May 15, 1909Died July 27, 1984 (75 years)
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.
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
| 2018 | Playing for Keeps (TV Series) · as Jack Davies |
| 2016 | Chris Olsen - The Boy Who Cried · as Cast |
| 2014 | Kubrick Remembered · as Cast |
| 2012 | |
| 2012 | Australia's Lost Gold: The Legend of Lasseter · as Archival Footage |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | Down Under with Ron and Valerie Taylor · as Bradley Morahan |
| 2009 | Age of Consent: Helen Mirren - A Conversation with Cora · as Bradley Morahan |
| 2008 | The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics · as Captain Nemo |
| 2005 | The Agatha Christie Code · as Odell Gardener |
| 2000 | Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years · as Ed Concannon |
| 1998 | |
| 1997 | Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years · as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook |
| 1985 | The Assisi Underground · as Bishop Nicolini |
| 1985 | A.D. - Anno Domini (TV Series) · as Tiberius |
| 1985 | The Shooting Party · as Sir Randolph Nettleby |
| 1984 | Dr. Fischer of Geneva · as Dr. Fischer |
| 1984 | George Washington (1984) (TV Series) · as Gen. Edward Braddock |
| 1983 | |
| 1983 | Yellowbeard · as Captain Hughes |
| 1983 | Unknown Chaplin (TV Series) · as Narrator (voice) |
| 1983 | Alexandre · as The Father |
| 1982 | The Verdict · as Ed Concannon |
| 1982 | A Dangerous Summer · as George Engels |
| 1982 | Evil Under the Sun · as Odell Gardener |
| 1982 | Ivanhoe · as Isaac Of York |
| 1981 | The Search for Alexander the Great · as Narrator |
| 1980 | North Sea Hijack · as Admiral Brindsen |
| 1979 | Salem's Lot (TV Series) · as Richard K. Straker |
| 1979 | Bloodline · as Sir Alec Nichols |
| 1979 | The Passage · as Professor Bergson |
| 1979 | Murder by Decree · as Dr. John H. Watson |
| 1978 | The Boys from Brazil · as Eduard Seibert |
| 1978 | Heaven Can Wait · as Mr. Jordan |
| 1978 | The Water Babies · as Mr. Grimes / Voice Of Killer Shark |
| 1977 | Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love · as Narrator - English Version |
| 1977 | Jesus of Nazareth (TV Series) · as Joseph Of Arimathea |
| 1977 | Cross of Iron · as Oberst Brandt |
| 1976 | Voyage of the Damned · as Dr. Juan Remos |
| 1976 | People of the Wind · as Jafar Qoli (voice) |
| 1976 | Hot Stuff · as Prosecutor |
| 1976 | Origins of the Mafia (TV Series) · as Vianisi |
| 1975 | The Flower in His Mouth · as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo |
| 1975 | Inside Out · as Ernst Furben |
| 1975 | Autobiography of a Princess · as Cyril Sahib |
| 1975 | The Left Hand of the Law · as Senatore Leandri |
| 1975 | Kidnap Syndicate · as Filippini |
| 1975 | Mandingo · as Warren Maxwell |
| 1974 | The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go · as Y.y. Go |
| 1974 | Great Expectations · as Magwitch |
| 1974 | 11 Harrowhouse · as Charles D. Watts |
| 1974 | The Destructors · as Jacques Brizard |
| 1973 | Frankenstein: The True Story · as Dr. John Polidori |
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man · as Sir George Wheeler |
| 1973 | The Last of Sheila · as Philip |
| 1973 | John Keats: His Life and Death · as Narrator |
| 1972 | Child's Play · as Jerome Malley |
| 1972 | The Wind in the Wires · as Narrator |
| 1971 | Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill! · as Alan Hamilton |
| 1971 | Bad Man's River · as Francisco Paco Montero |
| 1971 | The Search for the Nile (TV Series) · as Narrator |
| 1970 | Cold Sweat · as Captain Ross |
| 1970 | Spring and Port Wine · as Rafe Crompton |
| 1969 | Age of Consent · as Bradley Morahan |
| 1968 | The Sea Gull · as Trigorin |
| 1968 | Mayerling · as Franz Joseph I Of Austria |
| 1968 | Duffy · as Charles Calvert |
| 1967 | Cop-Out · as John Sawyer |
| 1967 | The Deadly Affair · as Charles Dobbs |
| 1966 | ABC Stage 67 (TV Series) · as Otto Hoffman |
| 1966 | Georgy Girl · as James Leamington |
| 1966 | The Blue Max · as General Count Von Klugermann |
| 1965 | Genghis Khan · as Kam Ling |
| 1965 | The Uninhibited · as Pascal Regnier |
| 1965 | Lord Jim · as Gentleman Brown |
| 1964 | The Pumpkin Eater · as Bob Conway |
| 1964 | The Fall of the Roman Empire · as Timonides |
| 1963 | Torpedo Bay · as Captain Blayne |
| 1962 | Stoney Burke (TV Series) · as The Derelict |
| 1962 | Lolita · as Prof. Humbert Humbert |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Warren Barrow |
| 1962 | Hero's Island · as Jacob Weber |
| 1962 | Tiara Tahiti · as Captain Brett Aimsley |
| 1962 | Escape from Zahrain · as Johnson |
| 1961 | Dr. Kildare (TV Series) · as Dr. Maxwell Becker |
| 1961 | The Marriage-Go-Round · as Paul Delville |
| 1960 | A Touch of Larceny · as Cmdr. Max Easton |
| 1960 | The Trials of Oscar Wilde · as Edward Carson |
| 1959 | Journey to the Center of the Earth · as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook |
| 1959 | The June Allyson Show (TV Series) · as Henry Chambers |
| 1959 | North by Northwest · as Phillip Vandamm |
| 1958 | The Decks Ran Red · as Capt. Edwin Rummill |
| 1958 | Cry Terror! · as Jim Molner |
| 1957 | Goodyear Theatre (TV Series) · as Marius |
| 1957 | Island in the Sun · as Maxwell Fleury |
| 1957 | Panic (TV Series) |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 (TV Series) · as Hans Frick |
| 1956 | Bigger Than Life · as Ed Avery |
| 1956 | Forever, Darling · as The Guardian Angel |
| 1955 | ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) · as Bernard Sholto |
| 1954 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea · as Captain Nemo |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born · as Norman Maine |
| 1954 | Charade · as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson |
| 1954 | Prince Valiant · as Sir Brack |
| 1953 | The Tell-Tale Heart · as Narrator |
| 1953 | The Man Between · as Ivo Kern |
| 1953 | Julius Caesar · as Brutus |
| 1953 | The Desert Rats · as Field Marshal Erwin Von Rommel |
| 1953 | The Story of Three Loves · as Charles Coutray |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) · as Wayne Sebastian |
| 1952 | Botany Bay · as Capt. Paul Gilbert |
| 1952 | The Prisoner of Zenda · as Rupert Of Hentzau |
| 1952 | Omnibus (TV Series) · as Napoleon |
| 1952 | Face to Face · as The Captain |
| 1952 | 5 Fingers · as Ulysses Diello |
| 1952 | Lady Possessed · as Jimmy Del Palma |
| 1951 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel · as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel |
| 1951 | Pandora and the Flying Dutchman · as Hendrik Van Der Zee |
| 1950 | One Way Street · as Dr. Frank Matson |
| 1949 | East Side, West Side · as Brandon Bourne |
| 1949 | The Reckless Moment · as Martin Donnelly |
| 1949 | Madame Bovary · as Gustave Flaubert |
| 1949 | Caught · as Larry Quinada |
| 1947 | The Upturned Glass · as Michael Joyce |
| 1947 | Odd Man Out · as Johnny Mcqueen |
| 1945 | The Wicked Lady · as Captain Jerry Jackson |
| 1945 | The Seventh Veil · as Nicholas Cunningham |
| 1945 | They Were Sisters · as Geoffrey Lee |
| 1945 | A Place of One's Own · as Henry Smedhurst |
| 1944 | Hotel Reserve · as Peter Vadassy |
| 1944 | Man of Evil · as Lord Manderstoke |
| 1943 | Candlelight in Algeria · as Alan Thurston |
| 1943 | They Met in the Dark · as Richard Francis Heritage |
| 1943 | The Man in Grey · as Lord Rohan |
| 1943 | Far into the Night · as Ted Robbins |
| 1942 | Thunder Rock · as Streeter |
| 1942 | Secret Mission · as Raoul De Carnot |
| 1942 | Alibi · as Andre Laurent |
| 1942 | Terror House · as Stephen Deremid |
| 1942 | A.J. Cronin's Hatter's Castle · as Dr. Renwick |
| 1939 | I Met a Murderer · as Mark Warrow |
| 1937 | The Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel · as Jean Tallien |
| 1937 | The High Command · as Capt. Heverell |
| 1937 | Fire Over England · as Hillary Vane |
| 1936 | The Mill on the Floss · as Tom Tulliver |
| 1936 | The Spy in White · as Larry |
| 1936 | Troubled Waters · as John Merriman |
| 1936 | Twice Branded · as Henry Hamilton |
| 1935 | Late Extra · as Jim Martin |