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