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