James Mason
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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. 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
Credits
North by Northwest (1959)
as Phillip Vandamm
Lolita (1962)
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
Evil Under the Sun (1982)
as Odell Gardener
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
as Captain Nemo
Cross of Iron (1977)
as Oberst Brandt
The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)
as Timonides
The Verdict (1982)
as Ed Concannon
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
A Star Is Born (1954)
as Norman Maine
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951)
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
The Boys from Brazil (1978)
as Eduard Seibert
Heaven Can Wait (1978)
as Mr. Jordan
Mandingo (1975)
as Warren Maxwell
Voyage of the Damned (1976)
as Dr. Juan Remos
Kubrick by Kubrick (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Julius Caesar (1953)
as Brutus
Yellowbeard (1983)
as Captain Hughes
Cold Sweat (1970)
as Captain Ross
The Story of Three Loves (1953)
as Charles Coutray
Madame Bovary (1949)
as Gustave Flaubert
Island in the Sun (1957)
as Maxwell Fleury
North Sea Hijack (1980)
as Admiral Brindsen
Lord Jim (1965)
as Gentleman Brown
The Man in Grey (1943)
as Lord Rohan
The Blue Max (1966)
as General Count von Klugermann
Age of Consent (1969)
as Bradley Morahan
The Last of Sheila (1973)
as Philip Dexter
Mayerling (1968)
as Franz Joseph I of Austria
Bad Man's River (1971)
as Francisco Paco Montero
The Desert Rats (1953)
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Murder by Decree (1979)
as Dr. Watson
Prince Valiant (1954)
as Sir Brack
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951)
as Hendrick van der Zee
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
Caught (1949)
as Larry Quinada
Genghis Khan (1965)
as Kam Ling
The Pumpkin Eater (1964)
as Bob Conway
The MacKintosh Man (1973)
as Sir George Wheeler
The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)
as Rupert of Hentzau
5 Fingers (1952)
as Ulysses Diello
The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960)
as Edward Carson
The Deadly Affair (1967)
as Charles Dobbs
Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976)
as (archive footage)
The Passage (1979)
as Professor Bergson
Frankenstein: The True Story (1974)
as Dr. John Polidori
Churchill and the Movie Mogul (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
East Side, West Side (1949)
as Brandon Bourne
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical (2009)
as Self (archive)
Bloodline (1979)
as Sir Alec Nichols
Bigger Than Life (1956)
as Ed Avery
The Marseille Contract (1974)
as Jacques Brizard
Georgy Girl (1966)
as James Leamington
Ivanhoe (1982)
as Isaac of York
The Water Babies (1978)
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
The Reckless Moment (1949)
as Martin Donnelly
Hotel Reserve (1944)
as Peter Vadassy
Odd Man Out (1947)
as Johnny McQueen
Lady Possessed (1952)
as Jimmy Del Palma
Kill! (1971)
as Alan Hamilton
The Decks Ran Red (1958)
as Capt. Edwin Rummill
11 Harrowhouse (1974)
as Charles D. Watts
Charade (1953)
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
Kidnap Syndicate (1975)
as Filippini
A Touch of Larceny (1960)
as Cmdr. Max Easton
John Brown's Raid (1960)
as John Brown
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go (1974)
as Y.Y. Go
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class (1995)
as Self (archive footage)
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place (1960)
as Hans Frick
Stranger in the House (1967)
as John Sawyer
Fire Over England (1937)
as Hillary Vane
The Left Hand of the Law (1975)
as Senatore Leandri
Tiara Tahiti (1962)
as Captain Brett Aimsley
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1937)
as Jean Tallien
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983)
as Demon
John Keats: His Life and Death (1973)
as Narrator
Spring and Port Wine (1970)
as Rafe Crompton
Group Madness (1983)
as Self
Great Expectations (1974)
as Magwitch
The Man Between (1953)
as Ivo Kern
The Tell-Tale Heart (1953)
as Narrator
The Wicked Lady (1945)
as Captain Jerry Jackson
The Assisi Underground (1985)
as Bishop Nicolini
The Secret of Stamboul (1936)
as Larry
The Circle (1939)
as Edward Luton
Cry Terror! (1958)
as Jim Molner
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate (1984)
as Self
Sid & Judy (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
The Marriage-Go-Round (1961)
as Paul Delville
Botany Bay (1952)
as Capt. Paul Gilbert
A Place of One's Own (1945)
as Henry Smedhurst
Autobiography of a Princess (1975)
as Cyril Sahib
Bees on the Boat-Deck (1939)
as Robert Patch
Child's Play (1972)
as Jerome Malley
One Way Street (1950)
as Dr. Frank Matson
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories (2000)
as Self (archive footage)
The Miser (1939)
as Valere - In love with Elise
The Bells Go Down (1943)
as Ted Robbins
The Night Has Eyes (1942)
as Stephen Deremid
The Seventh Veil (1945)
as Nicholas Cunningham
Fanny by Gaslight (1944)
as Lord Manderstoke
I Met a Murderer (1939)
as Mark Warrow
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun' (1982)
as Self / Odell Gardener
Duffy (1968)
as Charles Calvert
Escape from Zahrain (1962)
as Johnson
The Mill on the Floss (1937)
as Tom Tulliver
Inside Out (1975)
as Ernst Furben
The Shooting Party (1985)
as Sir Randolph Nettleby
Forever, Darling (1956)
as Guardian Angel
Hero's Island (1962)
as Jacob Weber
Alexandre (1983)
as The Father
The Uninhibited (1965)
as Pascal Regnier
The Popes and Their Art (1983)
as Presentor
The Sea Gull (1968)
as Trigorin
They Met in the Dark (1943)
as Richard Francis Heritage
The High Command (1937)
as Capt. Heverell
The Reformation: Age of Revolt (1973)
as Narrator
The Flower in His Mouth (1975)
as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
Dr. Fischer of Geneva (1984)
as Dr. Fischer
They Were Sisters (1945)
as Geoffrey Lee
Fear in the City (1976)
as Chief of Police
Hatter's Castle (1942)
as Dr. Renwick
Secret Mission (1942)
as Raoul de Carnot
Torpedo Bay (1963)
as Captain Blayne
The Star of Bethlehem (1954)
as Himself
Catch as Catch Can (1937)
as Robert Leyland
The London Nobody Knows (1968)
as Himself - Narrator
Face to Face (1952)
as The Captain
Theatre 62: Rebecca (1962)
as Maxim de Winter
Halloween Monster Bash (1991)
as Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love (1977)
as Narrator - English version
Candlelight in Algeria (1944)
as Alan Thurston
The Upturned Glass (1947)
as Michael Joyce
Late Extra (1935)
as Jim Martin
The Moon in the Yellow River (1938)
as Darrell Blake
The Glory of the Garden (1982)
as Narrator
House Without Foundation (1984)
as Self - Narrator
A Dangerous Summer (1982)
as George Engels
Ellis in Freedomland (1952)
as The Refrigerator (voice)
Prison Breaker (1936)
as 'Bunny' Barnes
People of the Wind (1976)
as Jafar Qoli (voice)
The Patient Vanishes (1941)
as Mick Cardby
Thunder Rock (1942)
as Streeter
Lasseter's Bones (2012)
as Archival Footage
Twice Branded (1936)
as Henry Hamilton
The Wind in the Wires (1972)
as Narrator
Uncertain Verification (1965)
as (archive footage)
Blind Man's Bluff (1936)
as Stephen Neville
Alibi (1942)
as Andre Laurent
Troubled Waters (1936)
as John Merriman
Home, James (1972)
as Self
Cyrano de Bergerac (1938)
as Christian de Neuvillette