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