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, Джеймс Невилл Мэйсон, Джеймс Мэйсон

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

2019
Sid & Judy

as Self (archive footage)

2013
Talking Pictures

as Self (archive footage)

2012
Lasseter's Bones

as Archival Footage

2011
Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War

as Self (archive footage)

2000
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

as Self (archive footage)

1995
Roger Moore: A Matter Of Class

as Self (archive footage)

1990
Star Life

as Self (archive footage)

1985
The Assisi Underground

as Bishop Nicolini

1985
The Shooting Party

as Sir Randolph Nettleby

1985
A.D.

as Tiberius

1984
Dr. Fischer of Geneva

as Dr. Fischer

1984
George Washington

as Gen. Edward Braddock

1983
Yellowbeard

as Captain Hughes

1983
1983
Alexandre

as The Father

1983
1983
Unknown Chaplin

as Narrator (voice)

1982
The Verdict

as Ed Concannon

1982
A Dangerous Summer

as George Engels

1982
1982
1982
Evil Under the Sun

as Odell Gardener

1982
Ivanhoe

as Isaac of York

1980
North Sea Hijack

as Admiral Brindsen

1980
Hollywood

as Self - Narrator

1979
Bloodline

as Sir Alec Nichols

1979
The Passage

as Professor Bergson

1979
Murder by Decree

as Dr. John H. Watson

1979
Salem's Lot

as Richard K. Straker

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

as Joseph of Arimathea

1977
Cross of Iron

as Oberst Brandt

1977
Jesus of Nazareth

as Joseph of Arimathea

1976
Voyage of the Damned

as Dr. Juan Remos

1976
People of the Wind

as Jafar Qoli (voice)

1976
Fear in the City

as Prosecutor

1976
1975
The Flower in His Mouth

as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo

1975
Inside Out

as Ernst Furben

1975
1975
The Left Hand of the Law

as Senatore Leandri

1975
Kidnap Syndicate

as Filippini

1975
Mandingo

as Warren Maxwell

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
The MacKintosh Man

as Sir George Wheeler

1973
1973
Frankenstein: The True Story

as Dr. John Polidori

1972
Child's Play

as Jerome Malley

1972
Home, James

as Self

1972
1971
Kill!

as Alan Hamilton

1971
Bad Man's River

as Francisco Paco Montero

1971
1971
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
The London Nobody Knows

as Himself - Narrator

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

1967
Apropos Film

as himself

1966
Georgy Girl

as James Leamington

1966
The Blue Max

as General Count von Klugermann

1966
ABC Stage 67

as Otto Hoffman

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

1963
Torpedo Bay

as Captain Blayne

1962
Hero's Island

as Jacob Weber

1962
Tiara Tahiti

as Captain Brett Aimsley

1962
Lolita

as Prof. Humbert Humbert

1962
1962
Theatre 62: Rebecca

as Maxim de Winter

1962
Stoney Burke

as The Derelict

1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Warren Barrow

1961
The Marriage-Go-Round

as Paul Delville

1961
Dr. Kildare

as Dr. Maxwell Becker

1960
John Brown's Raid

as John Brown

1960
The Trials of Oscar Wilde

as Edward Carson

1960
A Touch of Larceny

as Cmdr. Max Easton

1959
Journey to the Center of the Earth

as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook

1959
North by Northwest

as Phillip Vandamm

1959
1958
The Decks Ran Red

as Capt. Edwin Rummill

1958
Cry Terror!

as Jim Molner

1957
Island in the Sun

as Maxwell Fleury

1957
1956
Bigger Than Life

as Ed Avery

1956
Forever, Darling

as The Guardian Angel

1956
The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Guest

1954
1954
1954
A Star Is Born

as Norman Maine

1954
Prince Valiant

as Sir Brack

1953
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
General Electric Theater

as Wayne Sebastian

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

1952
Omnibus

as Napoleon

1951
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

1951
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

as Hendrik van der Zee

1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Captain Vialez

1951
1950
One Way Street

as Dr. Frank Matson

1950
Lux Video Theatre

as Self - Host

1950
1950
What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest

1950
What's My Line?

as Self - Panelist

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

1948
The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self - Guest

1948
The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self (archive footage)

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
1938
Cyrano de Bergerac

as Christian de Neuvillette

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
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

Producer

1969
Age of Consent

as Producer

1956
Bigger Than Life

as Producer

1954
1953
Charade

as Producer

1952
Lady Possessed

as Producer

1947
The Upturned Glass

as Producer

Writer

1984
1953
Charade

as Writer

1952
Lady Possessed

as Screenplay

1939

Crew

1956
Bigger Than Life

as Additional Writing

Director

1954
1954
The Child

as Director