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 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1909 |
| From | Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, … |