James Mason
Personal Info
Known For Actor
Gender Male
Birthday 1909-05-15
Deathday 1984-07-27 (75 years old)
Place of Birth Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Also Known As Джеймс Мейсон, James Neville Mason
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
Actor
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Archival Footage
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Bishop Nicolini
as Sir Randolph Nettleby
as Tiberius
as Dr. Fischer
as Gen. Edward Braddock
as Captain Hughes
as Self
as The Father
as Presentor
as Narrator (voice)
as Ed Concannon
as George Engels
as Narrator
as Self
as Odell Gardener
as Isaac of York
as Self / Odell Gardener
as Narrator
as Admiral Brindsen
as Self - Narrator
as Sir Alec Nichols
as Professor Bergson
as Dr. John H. Watson
as Richard K. Straker
as Eduard Seibert
as Mr. Jordan
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
as Narrator - English version
as Oberst Brandt
as Joseph of Arimathea
as Dr. Juan Remos
as Jafar Qoli (voice)
as Prosecutor
as Vianisi
as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
as Ernst Furben
as Cyril Sahib
as Senatore Leandri
as Filippini
as Warren Maxwell
as Charles D. Watts
as Dr. John Polidori
as Jacques Brizard
as Magwitch
as Sir George Wheeler
as Philip
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Dr. John Polidori
as Jerome Malley
as Self
as Narrator
as Alan Hamilton
as Francisco Paco Montero
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Self
as Captain Ross
as Rafe Crompton
as Y.Y. Go
as Bradley Morahan
as Trigorin
as Himself - Narrator
as Franz Joseph I of Austria
as Charles Calvert
as John Sawyer
as Charles Dobbs
as himself
as James Leamington
as General Count von Klugermann
as Otto Hoffman
as (archive footage)
as Pascal Regnier
as Kam Ling
as Gentleman Brown
as Bob Conway
as Timonides
as Captain Blayne
as Jacob Weber
as Captain Brett Aimsley
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
as Johnson
as Maxim de Winter
as Self
as The Derelict
as Warren Barrow
as Paul Delville
as Self
as Dr. Maxwell Becker
as Edward Carson
as Cmdr. Max Easton
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
as Phillip Vandamm
as Henry Chambers
as Capt. Edwin Rummill
as Jim Molner
as Maxwell Fleury
as Self
as Ed Avery
as The Guardian Angel
as Self - Guest
as Captain Nemo
as Himself
as Norman Maine
as Sir Brack
as Narrator
as Ivo Kern
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
as Brutus
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
as Charles Coutray
as Wayne Sebastian
as Capt. Paul Gilbert
as Rupert of Hentzau
as The Captain
as The Refrigerator (voice)
as Ulysses Diello
as Jimmy Del Palma
as Napoleon
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
as Hendrik van der Zee
as Captain Vialez
as Self - Host
as Dr. Frank Matson
as Self - Host
as Self
as Self - Mystery Guest
as Self - Panelist
as Brandon Bourne
as Martin Donnelly
as Gustave Flaubert
as Larry Quinada
as Self - Guest
as Self (archive footage)
as Michael Joyce
as Johnny McQueen
as Captain Jerry Jackson
as Nicholas Cunningham
as Geoffrey Lee
as Henry Smedhurst
as Peter Vadassy
as Lord Manderstoke
as Alan Thurston
as Richard Francis Heritage
as Lord Rohan
as Ted Robbins
as Streeter
as Raoul de Carnot
as Andre Laurent
as Stephen Deremid
as Dr. Renwick
as Mick Cardby
as Edward Luton
as Valere - In love with Elise
as Mark Warrow
as Robert Patch
as Darrell Blake
as Christian de Neuvillette
as Jean Tallien
as Capt. Heverell
as Robert Leyland
as Hillary Vane
as Tom Tulliver
as Larry
as Henry Hamilton
as Stephen Neville
as John Merriman
as 'Bunny' Barnes
as Jim Martin
Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Producer
as Producer
Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Writer
as Screenplay
as Story
Crew
as In Memory Of
as Additional Writing
Director
as Director
as Director