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
Lolita (1962)
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
North by Northwest (1959)
as Phillip Vandamm
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
as Captain Nemo
Kubrick by Kubrick (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Evil Under the Sun (1982)
as Odell Gardener
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)
as Timonides
The Verdict (1982)
as Ed Concannon
Cross of Iron (1977)
as Oberst Brandt
Julius Caesar (1953)
as Brutus
Mandingo (1975)
as Warren Maxwell
Mayerling (1968)
as Franz Joseph I of Austria
Ivanhoe (1982)
as Isaac of York
Heaven Can Wait (1978)
as Mr. Jordan
A Star Is Born (1954)
as Norman Maine
Madame Bovary (1949)
as Gustave Flaubert
North Sea Hijack (1980)
as Admiral Brindsen
The Blue Max (1966)
as General Count von Klugermann
The Boys from Brazil (1978)
as Eduard Seibert
Fire Over England (1937)
as Hillary Vane
Voyage of the Damned (1976)
as Dr. Juan Remos
Cold Sweat (1970)
as Captain Ross
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951)
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
The Pumpkin Eater (1964)
as Bob Conway
Genghis Khan (1965)
as Kam Ling
The Last of Sheila (1973)
as Philip Dexter
Lord Jim (1965)
as Gentleman Brown
Yellowbeard (1983)
as Captain Hughes
Age of Consent (1969)
as Bradley Morahan
Bigger Than Life (1956)
as Ed Avery
The Deadly Affair (1967)
as Charles Dobbs
Murder by Decree (1979)
as Dr. Watson
5 Fingers (1952)
as Ulysses Diello
The Passage (1979)
as Professor Bergson
Prince Valiant (1954)
as Sir Brack
The MacKintosh Man (1973)
as Sir George Wheeler
Caught (1949)
as Larry Quinada
Hatter's Castle (1942)
as Dr. Renwick
The Marseille Contract (1974)
as Jacques Brizard
Georgy Girl (1966)
as James Leamington
Child's Play (1972)
as Jerome Malley
Bloodline (1979)
as Sir Alec Nichols
Tiara Tahiti (1962)
as Captain Brett Aimsley
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951)
as Hendrick van der Zee
Sid & Judy (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Botany Bay (1952)
as Capt. Paul Gilbert
Odd Man Out (1947)
as Johnny McQueen
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
The Desert Rats (1953)
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)
as Rupert of Hentzau
The Water Babies (1978)
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960)
as Edward Carson
Cry Terror! (1958)
as Jim Molner
The Reckless Moment (1949)
as Martin Donnelly
Inside Out (1975)
as Ernst Furben
Kill! (1971)
as Alan Hamilton
Bad Man's River (1971)
as Francisco Paco Montero
The Shooting Party (1985)
as Sir Randolph Nettleby
The Story of Three Loves (1953)
as Charles Coutray
Island in the Sun (1957)
as Maxwell Fleury
11 Harrowhouse (1974)
as Charles D. Watts
One Way Street (1950)
as Dr. Frank Matson
Great Expectations (1974)
as Magwitch
The Wicked Lady (1945)
as Captain Jerry Jackson
Hotel Reserve (1944)
as Peter Vadassy
The Man Between (1953)
as Ivo Kern
The Man in Grey (1943)
as Lord Rohan
The Sea Gull (1968)
as Trigorin
Group Madness (1983)
as Self
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983)
as Demon
Hero's Island (1962)
as Jacob Weber
Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976)
as Self (archive footage)
Duffy (1968)
as Charles Calvert
Thunder Rock (1942)
as Streeter
The Assisi Underground (1985)
as Bishop Nicolini
Torpedo Bay (1963)
as Captain Blayne
John Brown's Raid (1960)
as John Brown
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class (1995)
as Self (archive footage)
The Miser (1939)
as Valere - In love with Elise
Spring and Port Wine (1970)
as Rafe Crompton
Frankenstein: The True Story (1974)
as Dr. John Polidori
A Dangerous Summer (1982)
as George Engels
Secret Mission (1942)
as Raoul de Carnot
A Touch of Larceny (1960)
as Cmdr. Max Easton
The Uninhibited (1965)
as Pascal Regnier
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical (2009)
as Self (archive)
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place (1960)
as Hans Frick
Dr. Fischer of Geneva (1984)
as Dr. Fischer
Fanny by Gaslight (1944)
as Lord Manderstoke
Charade (1953)
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
They Were Sisters (1945)
as Geoffrey Lee
Lady Possessed (1952)
as Jimmy Del Palma
The Circle (1939)
as Edward Luton
The Flower in His Mouth (1975)
as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
The Bells Go Down (1943)
as Ted Robbins
Alibi (1942)
as Andre Laurent
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories (2000)
as Self (archive footage)
The Seventh Veil (1945)
as Nicholas Cunningham
Uncertain Verification (1965)
as (archive footage)
Fear in the City (1976)
as Chief of Police
East Side, West Side (1949)
as Brandon Bourne
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go (1974)
as Y.Y. Go
Alexandre (1983)
as The Father
The Marriage-Go-Round (1961)
as Paul Delville
Twice Branded (1936)
as Henry Hamilton
The Search for Alexander the Great (1981)
as Narrator
Kidnap Syndicate (1975)
as Filippini
The Upturned Glass (1947)
as Michael Joyce
They Met in the Dark (1943)
as Richard Francis Heritage
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate (1984)
as Self
Face to Face (1952)
as The Captain
The Decks Ran Red (1958)
as Capt. Edwin Rummill
Candlelight in Algeria (1944)
as Alan Thurston
Stranger in the House (1967)
as John Sawyer
Halloween Monster Bash (1991)
as Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
Escape from Zahrain (1962)
as Johnson
Home, James (1972)
as Self
The Reformation: Age of Revolt (1973)
as Narrator
Forever, Darling (1956)
as The Guardian Angel
The High Command (1937)
as Capt. Heverell
Prison Breaker (1936)
as 'Bunny' Barnes
The Patient Vanishes (1941)
as Mick Cardby
Ellis in Freedomland (1952)
as The Refrigerator (voice)
A Place of One's Own (1945)
as Henry Smedhurst
Lasseter's Bones (2012)
as Archival Footage
Autobiography of a Princess (1975)
as Cyril Sahib
Late Extra (1935)
as Jim Martin
The Left Hand of the Law (1975)
as Senatore Leandri
The Secret of Stamboul (1936)
as Larry
The London Nobody Knows (1968)
as Himself - Narrator
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun' (1982)
as Self / Odell Gardener
John Keats: His Life and Death (1973)
as Narrator
Theatre 62: Rebecca (1962)
as Maxim de Winter
Catch as Catch Can (1937)
as Robert Leyland
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1937)
as Jean Tallien
Cyrano de Bergerac (1938)
as Christian de Neuvillette
I Met a Murderer (1939)
as Mark Warrow
The Tell-Tale Heart (1953)
as Narrator
Bees on the Boat-Deck (1939)
as Robert Patch
The Mill on the Floss (1937)
as Tom Tulliver
The Night Has Eyes (1942)
as Stephen Deremid
People of the Wind (1976)
as Jafar Qoli (voice)
Blind Man's Bluff (1936)
as Stephen Neville
The Star of Bethlehem (1954)
as Himself
The Glory of the Garden (1982)
as Narrator
The Moon in the Yellow River (1938)
as Darrell Blake
The Popes and Their Art (1983)
as Presentor
Troubled Waters (1936)
as John Merriman
The Wind in the Wires (1972)
as Narrator
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love (1977)
as Narrator - English version