James Mason
141 movies · 17 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 15, 1909
- Died
- Jul 27, 1984 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Джеймс Мейсон · James Neville Mason · Джеймс Невилл Мэйсон · Джеймс Мэйсон
Biography
James Neville Mason (known as James Mason; May 15, 1909 – July 27, 1984) was an English actor who made a significant impact on both British and American cinema. His 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.
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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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Known for
James Mason: movies and TV shows
Acting (155)
- 2012 Lasseter's Bones
as Archival Footage
- 1991 Halloween Monster Bash
as Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
- 1985 The Assisi Underground
as Bishop Nicolini
- 1985
- 1985 The Shooting Party
as Sir Randolph Nettleby
- 1984 Dr. Fischer of Geneva
as Dr. Fischer
- 1984
- 1983
- 1983 Yellowbeard
as Captain Hughes
- 1983
- 1983 Alexandre
as The Father
- 1983 The Popes and Their Art
as Presentor
- 1982 The Verdict
as Ed Concannon
- 1982 A Dangerous Summer
as George Engels
- 1982 The Glory of the Garden
as Narrator
- 1982 Evil Under the Sun
as Odell Gardener
- 1982 Ivanhoe
as Isaac of York
- 1981
- 1980 North Sea Hijack
as Admiral Brindsen
- 1979
- 1979 Bloodline
as Sir Alec Nichols
- 1979 The Passage
as Professor Bergson
- 1979 Murder by Decree
as Dr. 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
- 1977 Cross of Iron
as Oberst Brandt
- 1976 Voyage of the Damned
as Dr. Juan Remos
- 1976
- 1976 People of the Wind
as Jafar Qoli (voice)
- 1976 Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as (archive footage)
- 1976 Fear in the City
as Chief of Police
- 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 11 Harrowhouse
as Charles D. Watts
- 1974 Frankenstein: The True Story
as Dr. John Polidori
- 1974 The Marseille Contract
as Jacques Brizard
- 1974 Great Expectations
as Magwitch
- 1973
- 1973 The MacKintosh Man
as Sir George Wheeler
- 1973 The Last of Sheila
as Philip Dexter
- 1973 The Reformation: Age of Revolt
as Narrator
- 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!
as Alan Hamilton
- 1971
- 1971 Bad Man's River
as Francisco Paco Montero
- 1971
- 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 Stranger in the House
as John Sawyer
- 1967 The Deadly Affair
as Charles Dobbs
- 1966
- 1966 Georgy Girl
as James Leamington
- 1966 The Blue Max
as General Count von Klugermann
- 1965 Uncertain Verification
as (archive footage)
- 1965 The Uninhibited
as Pascal Regnier
- 1965 Genghis Khan
as Kam Ling
- 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
- 1962
- 1962 Hero's Island
as Jacob Weber
- 1962 Tiara Tahiti
as Captain Brett Aimsley
- 1962 Lolita
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
- 1962 Escape from Zahrain
as Johnson
- 1962 Theatre 62: Rebecca
as Maxim de Winter
- 1961
- 1961 The Marriage-Go-Round
as Paul Delville
- 1960 John Brown's Raid
as John Brown
- 1960 The Trials of Oscar Wilde
as Edward Carson
- 1960 Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
as Hans Frick
- 1960 A Touch of Larceny
as Cmdr. Max Easton
- 1959 Journey to the Center of the Earth
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
- 1959
- 1959 North by Northwest
as Phillip Vandamm
- 1958 The Decks Ran Red
as Capt. Edwin Rummill
- 1958 Cry Terror!
as Jim Molner
- 1957 The Thundering Wave
as Sidney Lowe
- 1957 Island in the Sun
as Maxwell Fleury
- 1957
- 1956 Bigger Than Life
as Ed Avery
- 1956 Forever, Darling
as Guardian Angel
- 1954 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
as Captain Nemo
- 1954 A Star Is Born
as Norman Maine
- 1954 Prince Valiant
as Sir Brack
- 1953 The Tell-Tale Heart
as Narrator
- 1953 The Man Between
as Ivo Kern
- 1953 Charade
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
- 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
- 1952 Botany Bay
as Capt. Paul Gilbert
- 1952 The Prisoner of Zenda
as Rupert of Hentzau
- 1952 Face to Face
as The Captain
- 1952 Ellis in Freedomland
as The Refrigerator (voice)
- 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 Hendrick 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 Fanny by Gaslight
as Lord Manderstoke
- 1944 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 The Bells Go Down
as Ted Robbins
- 1942 Thunder Rock
as Streeter
- 1942 Secret Mission
as Raoul de Carnot
- 1942 Alibi
as Andre Laurent
- 1942 The Night Has Eyes
as Stephen Deremid
- 1942 Hatter's Castle
as Dr. Renwick
- 1941 The Patient Vanishes
as Mick Cardby
- 1939 The Circle
as Edward Luton
- 1939 The Miser
as Valere - In love with Elise
- 1939 I Met a Murderer
as Mark Warrow
- 1939 Bees on the Boat-Deck
as Robert Patch
- 1938 The Moon in the Yellow River
as Darrell Blake
- 1938 Cyrano de Bergerac
as Christian de Neuvillette
- 1937 Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
as Jean Tallien
- 1937 The High Command
as Capt. Heverell
- 1937 Catch as Catch Can
as Robert Leyland
- 1937 Fire Over England
as Hillary Vane
- 1937 The Mill on the Floss
as Tom Tulliver
- 1936 The Secret of Stamboul
as Larry
- 1936 Twice Branded
as Henry Hamilton
- 1936 Blind Man's Bluff
as Stephen Neville
- 1936 Troubled Waters
as John Merriman
- 1936 Prison Breaker
as 'Bunny' Barnes
- 1935 Late Extra
as Jim Martin
Behind the camera (11)
- 2016
- 2011 Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
In Memory Of
- 1969 Age of Consent
Producer
- 1956 Bigger Than Life
Producer, Additional Writing
- 1954 The Star of Bethlehem
Producer, Director
- 1954 The Child
Director
- 1953 Charade
Producer, Writer
- 1952 Lady Possessed
Screenplay, Producer
- 1950
- 1947 The Upturned Glass
Producer
- 1939 I Met a Murderer
Story
Talk shows and appearances (28)
- 2020
- 2019
- 2019
- 2013 Talking Pictures
1 episode
- 2009
- 2000
- 1995
- 1984
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
- 1982
- 1980 Hollywood
13 episodes
- 1972
- 1971 Film '72
1 episode
- 1971 V.I.P. Schaukel
1 episode
- 1968
- 1967 Apropos Film
1 episode
- 1967 The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1 episode
- 1962 The Merv Griffin Show
1 episode
- 1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
8 episodes
- 1961 The Mike Douglas Show
2 episodes
- 1957 Tonight Starring Jack Paar
2 episodes
- 1956 The Steve Allen Show
1 episode
- 1951 Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
56 episodes
- 1950 The Bob Hope Show
2 episodes
- 1950 What's My Line?
6 episodes
- 1948 The Ed Sullivan Show
2 episodes