James Mason
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). 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.
Acted in
Sid & Judy
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Talking Pictures
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Lasseter's Bones
2012
as Archival Footage
Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
2009
as Self (archive)
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
2000
as Self (archive footage)
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
1995
as Self (archive footage)
The Assisi Underground
1985
as Bishop Nicolini
A.D.
1985
as Tiberius
The Shooting Party
1985
as Sir Randolph Nettleby
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
1984
as Dr. Fischer
George Washington
1984
as Gen. Edward Braddock
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
1984
as Self
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
as Demon
Yellowbeard
1983
as Captain Hughes
Group Madness
1983
as Self
Unknown Chaplin
1983
as Narrator (voice)
Alexandre
1983
as The Father
The Popes and Their Art
1983
as Presentor
The Verdict
1982
as Ed Concannon
A Dangerous Summer
1982
as George Engels
The Glory of the Garden
1982
as Narrator
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Evil Under the Sun
1982
as Odell Gardener
Ivanhoe
1982
as Isaac of York
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
1982
as Self / Odell Gardener
The Search for Alexander the Great
1981
as Narrator
North Sea Hijack
1980
as Admiral Brindsen
Hollywood
1980
as Self - Narrator
Salem's Lot
1979
as Richard K. Straker
Bloodline
1979
as Sir Alec Nichols
The Passage
1979
as Professor Bergson
Murder by Decree
1979
as Dr. John H. Watson
The Boys from Brazil
1978
as Eduard Seibert
Heaven Can Wait
1978
as Mr. Jordan
The Water Babies
1978
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
1977
as Narrator - English version
Jesus of Nazareth
1977
as Joseph of Arimathea
Jesus of Nazareth
1977
as Joseph of Arimathea
Cross of Iron
1977
as Oberst Brandt
Voyage of the Damned
1976
as Dr. Juan Remos
Origins of the Mafia
1976
as Vianisi
People of the Wind
1976
as Jafar Qoli (voice)
Fear in the City
1976
as Prosecutor
The Flower in His Mouth
1975
as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
Inside Out
1975
as Ernst Furben
Autobiography of a Princess
1975
as Cyril Sahib
The Left Hand of the Law
1975
as Senatore Leandri
Kidnap Syndicate
1975
as Filippini
Mandingo
1975
as Warren Maxwell
11 Harrowhouse
1974
as Charles D. Watts
Frankenstein: The True Story
1974
as Dr. John Polidori
The Marseille Contract
1974
as Jacques Brizard
Great Expectations
1974
as Magwitch
Frankenstein: The True Story
1973
as Dr. John Polidori
The MacKintosh Man
1973
as Sir George Wheeler
The Last of Sheila
1973
as Philip
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
1973
as Narrator
John Keats: His Life and Death
1973
as Narrator
Child's Play
1972
as Jerome Malley
Home, James
1972
as Self
The Wind in the Wires
1972
as Narrator
Kill!
1971
as Alan Hamilton
Bad Man's River
1971
as Francisco Paco Montero
Appointment With Destiny
1971
as Narrator
The Search for the Nile
1971
as Narrator
Cold Sweat
1970
as Captain Ross
Spring and Port Wine
1970
as Rafe Crompton
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
1970
as Y.Y. Go
Age of Consent
1969
as Bradley Morahan
The Sea Gull
1968
as Trigorin
The London Nobody Knows
1968
as Himself - Narrator
Mayerling
1968
as Franz Joseph I of Austria
Duffy
1968
as Charles Calvert
Cop-Out
1967
as John Sawyer
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
as Self
The Deadly Affair
1967
as Charles Dobbs
ABC Stage 67
1966
as Otto Hoffman
Georgy Girl
1966
as James Leamington
The Blue Max
1966
as General Count von Klugermann
Uncertain Verification
1965
as (archive footage)
The Uninhibited
1965
as Pascal Regnier
Genghis Khan
1965
as Kam Ling
Lord Jim
1965
as Gentleman Brown
The Pumpkin Eater
1964
as Bob Conway
The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964
as Timonides
Torpedo Bay
1963
as Captain Blayne
Stoney Burke
1962
as The Derelict
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Warren Barrow
Hero's Island
1962
as Jacob Weber
Tiara Tahiti
1962
as Captain Brett Aimsley
Lolita
1962
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
Escape from Zahrain
1962
as Johnson
Theatre 62: Rebecca
1962
as Maxim de Winter
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Dr. Maxwell Becker
The Marriage-Go-Round
1961
as Paul Delville
John Brown's Raid
1960
as John Brown
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
1960
as Edward Carson
A Touch of Larceny
1960
as Cmdr. Max Easton
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
as Henry Chambers
North by Northwest
1959
as Phillip Vandamm
The Decks Ran Red
1958
as Capt. Edwin Rummill
Cry Terror!
1958
as Jim Molner
Island in the Sun
1957
as Maxwell Fleury
Panic!
1957
Bigger Than Life
1956
as Ed Avery
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - Guest
Forever, Darling
1956
as The Guardian Angel
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1954
as Captain Nemo
The Star of Bethlehem
1954
as Himself
A Star Is Born
1954
as Norman Maine
Prince Valiant
1954
as Sir Brack
The Tell-Tale Heart
1953
as Narrator
The Man Between
1953
as Ivo Kern
Charade
1953
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
Julius Caesar
1953
as Brutus
The Desert Rats
1953
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
The Story of Three Loves
1953
as Charles Coutray
General Electric Theater
1953
as Wayne Sebastian
Botany Bay
1952
as Capt. Paul Gilbert
The Prisoner of Zenda
1952
as Rupert of Hentzau
Face to Face
1952
as The Captain
Ellis in Freedomland
1952
as The Refrigerator (voice)
5 Fingers
1952
as Ulysses Diello
Lady Possessed
1952
as Jimmy Del Palma
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Captain Vialez
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Self - Host
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
1951
as Hendrik van der Zee
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Self - Host
One Way Street
1950
as Dr. Frank Matson
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Panelist
East Side, West Side
1949
as Brandon Bourne
The Reckless Moment
1949
as Martin Donnelly
Madame Bovary
1949
as Gustave Flaubert
Caught
1949
as Larry Quinada
The Upturned Glass
1947
as Michael Joyce
Odd Man Out
1947
as Johnny McQueen
The Wicked Lady
1945
as Captain Jerry Jackson
The Seventh Veil
1945
as Nicholas Cunningham
They Were Sisters
1945
as Geoffrey Lee
A Place of One's Own
1945
as Henry Smedhurst
Hotel Reserve
1944
as Peter Vadassy
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
as Lord Manderstoke
Candlelight in Algeria
1944
as Alan Thurston
They Met in the Dark
1943
as Richard Francis Heritage
The Man in Grey
1943
as Lord Rohan
The Bells Go Down
1943
as Ted Robbins
Thunder Rock
1942
as Streeter
Secret Mission
1942
as Raoul de Carnot
Alibi
1942
as Andre Laurent
The Night Has Eyes
1942
as Stephen Deremid
Hatter's Castle
1942
as Dr. Renwick
The Patient Vanishes
1941
as Mick Cardby
The Circle
1939
as Edward Luton
The Miser
1939
as Valere - In love with Elise
I Met a Murderer
1939
as Mark Warrow
Bees on the Boat-Deck
1939
as Robert Patch
The Moon in the Yellow River
1938
as Darrell Blake
Cyrano de Bergerac
1938
as Christian de Neuvillette
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1937
as Jean Tallien
The High Command
1937
as Capt. Heverell
Catch as Catch Can
1937
as Robert Leyland
Fire Over England
1937
as Hillary Vane
The Mill on the Floss
1937
as Tom Tulliver
Secret of Stamboul
1936
as Larry
Twice Branded
1936
as Henry Hamilton
Blind Man's Bluff
1936
as Stephen Neville
Troubled Waters
1936
as John Merriman
Prison Breaker
1936
as 'Bunny' Barnes
Late Extra
1935
as Jim Martin