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James Mason

James Mason

Acting
Born: May 15, 1909 — Died: Jul 27, 1984
From: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Credits: 30 titles

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). …

Filmography

Title Character Year Rating
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories Self (archive footage) 2000 7.0
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate Self 1984
Yellowbeard Captain Hughes 1983 5.625
Evil Under the Sun Odell Gardener 1982 6.885
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun' Self / Odell Gardener 1982 8.333
The Verdict Ed Concannon 1982 7.457
The Search for Alexander the Great Narrator 1981 7.0
Bloodline Sir Alec Nichols 1979 4.94
Murder by Decree Dr. Watson 1979 6.333
Heaven Can Wait Mr. Jordan 1978 6.637
The Water Babies Mr. Grimes / Voice of … 1978 6.25
Cross of Iron Oberst Brandt 1977 7.099
Frankenstein: The True Story Dr. John Polidori 1974 7.5
John Keats: His Life and Death Narrator 1973
The Last of Sheila Philip Dexter 1973 6.961
The MacKintosh Man Sir George Wheeler 1973 6.1
The Wind in the Wires Narrator 1972
Genghis Khan Kam Ling 1965 5.87
Lord Jim Gentleman Brown 1965 6.841
Lolita Prof. Humbert Humbert 1962 7.308
North by Northwest Phillip Vandamm 1959 7.966
Journey to the Center of the Earth Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook 1959 6.899
Cry Terror! Jim Molner 1958 6.518
Bigger Than Life Ed Avery 1956 7.192
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Captain Nemo 1954 7.057
A Star Is Born Norman Maine 1954 7.147
The Man Between Ivo Kern 1953 7.127
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel Field Marshal Erwin Rommel 1951 6.717
The Reckless Moment Martin Donnelly 1949 6.757
Fire Over England Hillary Vane 1937 6.188
Quick Facts
Known forActing
Credits30
Born1909
FromHuddersfield, Yorkshire, England, …