James Mason
Acting
1909 – 1984 · Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
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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.
★ 7.3Kubrick by Kubrick
Film · 2020
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.4Sid & Judy
Film · 2019
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.3Churchill and the Movie Mogul
Film · 2019
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.0Bob the Builder: Building Sky High
Film · 2016
Writer
★ 6.2Talking Pictures
TV series · 2013
Self (archive footage)
★ 6.4Lasseter's Bones
Film · 2012
Archival Footage
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
Film · 2009
Self (archive)
★ 7.0Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Film · 2000
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.7Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Film · 1995
Self (archive footage)
Halloween Monster Bash
Film · 1991
Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
★ 4.8The Assisi Underground
Film · 1985
Bishop Nicolini
★ 5.4A.D.
TV series · 1985
Tiberius
★ 6.6The Shooting Party
Film · 1985
Sir Randolph Nettleby
★ 6.1Dr. Fischer of Geneva
Film · 1984
Dr. Fischer
★ 7.7George Washington
TV series · 1984
Gen. Edward Braddock
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
Film · 1984
Self
★ 6.6Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Film · 1983
Demon
★ 5.6Yellowbeard
Film · 1983
Captain Hughes
★ 9.0Group Madness
Film · 1983
Self
★ 8.3Unknown Chaplin
TV series · 1983
Narrator
★ 8.0Alexandre
Film · 1983
The Father
The Popes and Their Art
Film · 1983
Presentor
★ 7.5The Verdict
Film · 1982
Ed Concannon
★ 4.1A Dangerous Summer
Film · 1982
George Engels
The Glory of the Garden
Film · 1982
Narrator
★ 5.8Night of 100 Stars
Film · 1982
Self
★ 6.9Evil Under the Sun
Film · 1982
Odell Gardener
★ 6.4Ivanhoe
Film · 1982
Isaac of York
★ 8.3The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
Film · 1982
Self / Odell Gardener
The Search for Alexander the Great
TV series · 1981
Narrator
★ 6.3North Sea Hijack
Film · 1980
Admiral Brindsen
★ 8.4Hollywood
TV series · 1980
Self - Narrator
★ 6.8Salem's Lot
TV series · 1979
Richard K. Straker
★ 4.9Bloodline
Film · 1979
Sir Alec Nichols
★ 6.0The Passage
Film · 1979
Professor Bergson
★ 6.3Murder by Decree
Film · 1979
Dr. Watson
★ 6.7The Boys from Brazil
Film · 1978
Eduard Seibert
★ 6.7Heaven Can Wait
Film · 1978
Mr. Jordan
★ 6.3The Water Babies
Film · 1978
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
★ 6.3Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
Film · 1977
Narrator - English version
★ 7.8Jesus of Nazareth
TV series · 1977
Joseph of Arimathea
★ 7.1Cross of Iron
Film · 1977
Oberst Brandt
★ 6.0Voyage of the Damned
Film · 1976
Dr. Juan Remos
★ 8.0Origins of the Mafia
TV series · 1976
Vianisi
★ 6.3People of the Wind
Film · 1976
Jafar Qoli
★ 5.2Fear in the City
Film · 1976
Chief of Police
★ 6.3The Flower in His Mouth
Film · 1975
Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
★ 6.7Inside Out
Film · 1975
Ernst Furben
★ 5.5Autobiography of a Princess
Film · 1975
Cyril Sahib
★ 6.8The Left Hand of the Law
Film · 1975
Senatore Leandri
★ 6.7Kidnap Syndicate
Film · 1975
Filippini
★ 6.6Mandingo
Film · 1975
Warren Maxwell
★ 4.9The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
Film · 1974
Y.Y. Go
★ 5.811 Harrowhouse
Film · 1974
Charles D. Watts
★ 7.5Frankenstein: The True Story
Film · 1974
Dr. John Polidori
★ 6.0The Marseille Contract
Film · 1974
Jacques Brizard
★ 6.5Great Expectations
Film · 1974
Magwitch
★ 8.4Frankenstein: The True Story
TV series · 1973
Dr. John Polidori
★ 6.1The MacKintosh Man
Film · 1973
Sir George Wheeler
★ 7.0The Last of Sheila
Film · 1973
Philip Dexter
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
Film · 1973
Narrator
John Keats: His Life and Death
Film · 1973
Narrator
★ 6.1Child's Play
Film · 1972
Jerome Malley
★ 6.5Home, James
Film · 1972
Self
The Wind in the Wires
Film · 1972
Narrator
★ 6.1Kill!
Film · 1971
Alan Hamilton
★ 4.8Bad Man's River
Film · 1971
Francisco Paco Montero
★ 6.3The Search for the Nile
TV series · 1971
Narrator
★ 5.7Cold Sweat
Film · 1970
Captain Ross
★ 5.8Spring and Port Wine
Film · 1970
Rafe Crompton
★ 6.0Age of Consent
Film · 1969
Bradley Morahan
★ 6.3The Sea Gull
Film · 1968
Trigorin
★ 6.4The London Nobody Knows
Film · 1968
Himself - Narrator
★ 6.2Mayerling
Film · 1968
Franz Joseph I of Austria
★ 6.2Duffy
Film · 1968
Charles Calvert
★ 5.4Stranger in the House
Film · 1967
John Sawyer
★ 7.5The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
TV series · 1967
Self
★ 6.3The Deadly Affair
Film · 1967
Charles Dobbs
★ 6.8ABC Stage 67
TV series · 1966
Otto Hoffman
★ 6.2Georgy Girl
Film · 1966
James Leamington
★ 6.8The Blue Max
Film · 1966
General Count von Klugermann
★ 6.6Uncertain Verification
Film · 1965
(archive footage)
★ 6.2The Uninhibited
Film · 1965
Pascal Regnier
★ 5.7Genghis Khan
Film · 1965
Kam Ling
★ 6.8Lord Jim
Film · 1965
Gentleman Brown
★ 6.7The Pumpkin Eater
Film · 1964
Bob Conway
★ 6.5The Fall of the Roman Empire
Film · 1964
Timonides
★ 7.0Torpedo Bay
Film · 1963
Captain Blayne
★ 6.8Stoney Burke
TV series · 1962
The Derelict
★ 7.9The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
TV series · 1962
Warren Barrow
★ 5.6Hero's Island
Film · 1962
Jacob Weber
★ 6.2Tiara Tahiti
Film · 1962
Captain Brett Aimsley
★ 7.3Lolita
Film · 1962
Prof. Humbert Humbert
★ 6.1Escape from Zahrain
Film · 1962
Johnson
★ 8.0Theatre 62: Rebecca
Film · 1962
Maxim de Winter
★ 5.7Dr. Kildare
TV series · 1961
Dr. Maxwell Becker
★ 4.4The Marriage-Go-Round
Film · 1961
Paul Delville
John Brown's Raid
Film · 1960
John Brown
★ 6.4The Trials of Oscar Wilde
Film · 1960
Edward Carson
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
Film · 1960
Hans Frick
★ 6.0A Touch of Larceny
Film · 1960
Cmdr. Max Easton
★ 6.9Journey to the Center of the Earth
Film · 1959
Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
★ 6.8The DuPont Show with June Allyson
TV series · 1959
Henry Chambers
★ 8.0North by Northwest
Film · 1959
Phillip Vandamm
★ 6.4The Decks Ran Red
Film · 1958
Capt. Edwin Rummill
★ 6.5Cry Terror!
Film · 1958
Jim Molner
★ 6.5Island in the Sun
Film · 1957
Maxwell Fleury
★ 8.0Panic!
TV series · 1957
Role
★ 7.2Bigger Than Life
Film · 1956
Ed Avery
★ 6.2The Steve Allen Show
TV series · 1956
Self - Guest
★ 6.9Forever, Darling
Film · 1956
Guardian Angel
★ 7.120,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Film · 1954
Captain Nemo
The Star of Bethlehem
Film · 1954
Himself
★ 7.1A Star Is Born
Film · 1954
Norman Maine
★ 6.1Prince Valiant
Film · 1954
Sir Brack
★ 7.2The Tell-Tale Heart
Film · 1953
Narrator
★ 7.2The Man Between
Film · 1953
Ivo Kern
★ 5.8Charade
Film · 1953
The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
★ 7.1Julius Caesar
Film · 1953
Brutus
★ 6.3The Desert Rats
Film · 1953
Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
★ 6.0The Story of Three Loves
Film · 1953
Charles Coutray
★ 6.8General Electric Theater
TV series · 1953
Wayne Sebastian
★ 6.6Botany Bay
Film · 1952
Capt. Paul Gilbert
★ 6.9The Prisoner of Zenda
Film · 1952
Rupert of Hentzau
★ 6.0Face to Face
Film · 1952
The Captain
Ellis in Freedomland
Film · 1952
The Refrigerator
★ 7.55 Fingers
Film · 1952
Ulysses Diello
★ 5.5Lady Possessed
Film · 1952
Jimmy Del Palma
★ 6.7The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Film · 1951
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
★ 7.2Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV series · 1951
Captain Vialez
★ 6.8Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Film · 1951
Hendrick van der Zee
★ 5.3One Way Street
Film · 1950
Dr. Frank Matson
★ 7.0What's My Line?
TV series · 1950
Self
★ 7.1East Side, West Side
Film · 1949
Brandon Bourne
★ 6.8The Reckless Moment
Film · 1949
Martin Donnelly
★ 6.8Madame Bovary
Film · 1949
Gustave Flaubert
★ 6.6Caught
Film · 1949
Larry Quinada
★ 6.8The Upturned Glass
Film · 1947
Michael Joyce
★ 7.3Odd Man Out
Film · 1947
Johnny McQueen
★ 6.3The Wicked Lady
Film · 1945
Captain Jerry Jackson
★ 6.6The Seventh Veil
Film · 1945
Nicholas Cunningham
★ 5.5They Were Sisters
Film · 1945
Geoffrey Lee
★ 5.8A Place of One's Own
Film · 1945
Henry Smedhurst
★ 6.7Hotel Reserve
Film · 1944
Peter Vadassy
★ 5.5Fanny by Gaslight
Film · 1944
Lord Manderstoke
★ 5.9Candlelight in Algeria
Film · 1944
Alan Thurston
★ 6.3They Met in the Dark
Film · 1943
Richard Francis Heritage
★ 6.1The Man in Grey
Film · 1943
Lord Rohan
★ 7.2The Bells Go Down
Film · 1943
Ted Robbins
★ 6.2Thunder Rock
Film · 1942
Streeter
★ 4.5Secret Mission
Film · 1942
Raoul de Carnot
★ 6.0Alibi
Film · 1942
Andre Laurent
★ 6.7The Night Has Eyes
Film · 1942
Stephen Deremid
★ 5.8Hatter's Castle
Film · 1942
Dr. Renwick
★ 10.0The Patient Vanishes
Film · 1941
Mick Cardby
★ 10.0The Miser
Film · 1939
Valere - In love with Elise
★ 5.5I Met a Murderer
Film · 1939
Mark Warrow
★ 4.4Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Film · 1937
Jean Tallien
★ 6.0The High Command
Film · 1937
Capt. Heverell
★ 6.2Fire Over England
Film · 1937
Hillary Vane
★ 5.7The Mill on the Floss
Film · 1937
Tom Tulliver
★ 7.5The Secret of Stamboul
Film · 1936
Larry
★ 7.0Twice Branded
Film · 1936
Henry Hamilton
★ 8.0Prison Breaker
Film · 1936
'Bunny' Barnes
★ 6.3Late Extra
Film · 1935
Jim Martin