James Mason
Known for Acting · 182 credits
- Born
- 1909-05-15
- Died
- 1984-07-27
- Place of birth
- Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Джеймс Мейсон · James Neville Mason · Джеймс Невилл Мэйсон · Джеймс Мэйсон · جیمز میسون
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (32)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Warren Barrow
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
What's My Line?
1950
as Self / Self - Panelist
Dr. Kildare
1961
as Dr. Maxwell Becker
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
Film '72
1971
as Self
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - Guest
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Self - Host
Stoney Burke
1962
as The Derelict
Jesus of Nazareth
1977
as Joseph of Arimathea
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
as Henry Chambers
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
as Self
ABC Stage 67
1966
as Otto Hoffman
Salem's Lot
1979
as Richard K. Straker
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
as Self
Talking Pictures
2013
as Self (archive footage)
Panic!
1957
A.D.
1985
as Tiberius
General Electric Theater
1953
as Wayne Sebastian
Hollywood
1980
as Self - Narrator
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Captain Vialez / Self - Host
Origins of the Mafia
1976
as Vianisi
George Washington
1984
as Gen. Edward Braddock
Frankenstein: The True Story
1973
as Dr. John Polidori
Unknown Chaplin
1983
as Narrator (voice)
The Search for the Nile
1971
as Narrator
Apropos Film
1967
as Self
Appointment With Destiny
1971
as Narrator
Movies (150)
Lolita
1962
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
North by Northwest
1959
as Phillip Vandamm
Mandingo
1975
as Warren Maxwell
Julius Caesar
1953
as Brutus
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1954
as Captain Nemo
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
Cold Sweat
1970
as Captain Ross
Ivanhoe
1982
as Isaac of York
The Verdict
1982
as Ed Concannon
Evil Under the Sun
1982
as Odell Gardener
The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964
as Timonides
Yellowbeard
1983
as Captain Hughes
The Boys from Brazil
1978
as Eduard Seibert
Mayerling
1968
as Franz Joseph I of Austria
A Star Is Born
1954
as Norman Maine
Cross of Iron
1977
as Oberst Brandt
Heaven Can Wait
1978
as Mr. Jordan
The Story of Three Loves
1953
as Charles Coutray
Caught
1949
as Larry Quinada
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Voyage of the Damned
1976
as Dr. Juan Remos
North Sea Hijack
1980
as Admiral Brindsen
Sid & Judy
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Lord Jim
1965
as Gentleman Brown
The MacKintosh Man
1973
as Sir George Wheeler
Madame Bovary
1949
as Gustave Flaubert
Genghis Khan
1965
as Kam Ling
11 Harrowhouse
1974
as Charles D. Watts
The Last of Sheila
1973
as Philip Dexter
The Pumpkin Eater
1964
as Bob Conway
Group Madness
1983
as Self
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Great Expectations
1974
as Magwitch
Prince Valiant
1954
as Sir Brack
The Passage
1979
as Professor Bergson
The Blue Max
1966
as General Count von Klugermann
5 Fingers
1952
as Ulysses Diello
Botany Bay
1952
as Capt. Paul Gilbert
Georgy Girl
1966
as James Leamington
The Deadly Affair
1967
as Charles Dobbs
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
1951
as Hendrick van der Zee
Bigger Than Life
1956
as Ed Avery
Bloodline
1979
as Sir Alec Nichols
Age of Consent
1969
as Bradley Morahan
Murder by Decree
1979
as Dr. Watson
Tiara Tahiti
1962
as Captain Brett Aimsley
Fear in the City
1976
as Chief of Police
The Desert Rats
1953
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
1995
as Self (archive footage)
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
1960
as Edward Carson
Kill!
1971
as Alan Hamilton
The Man Between
1953
as Ivo Kern
Inside Out
1975
as Ernst Furben
The Reckless Moment
1949
as Martin Donnelly
The Prisoner of Zenda
1952
as Rupert of Hentzau
Odd Man Out
1947
as Johnny McQueen
Kidnap Syndicate
1975
as Filippini
The Water Babies
1978
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
1982
as Self / Odell Gardener
The Marseille Contract
1974
as Jacques Brizard
Ellis in Freedomland
1952
as The Refrigerator (voice)
Cry Terror!
1958
as Jim Molner
Kubrick by Kubrick
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Frankenstein: The True Story
1974
as Dr. John Polidori
Spring and Port Wine
1970
as Rafe Crompton
The Sea Gull
1968
as Trigorin
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
1974
as Y.Y. Go
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
as Demon
Forever, Darling
1956
as The Guardian Angel
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self (archive footage)
Thunder Rock
1942
as Streeter
Stranger in the House
1967
as John Sawyer
Bad Man's River
1971
as Francisco Paco Montero
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
2009
as Self (archive)
The Decks Ran Red
1958
as Capt. Edwin Rummill
One Way Street
1950
as Dr. Frank Matson
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
2000
as Self (archive footage)
Duffy
1968
as Charles Calvert
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
as Lord Manderstoke
The Wicked Lady
1945
as Captain Jerry Jackson
The Upturned Glass
1947
as Michael Joyce
Autobiography of a Princess
1975
as Cyril Sahib
Island in the Sun
1957
as Maxwell Fleury
The Uninhibited
1965
as Pascal Regnier
Fire Over England
1937
as Hillary Vane
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
1984
as Dr. Fischer
The Flower in His Mouth
1975
as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
East Side, West Side
1949
as Brandon Bourne
The Seventh Veil
1945
as Nicholas Cunningham
Torpedo Bay
1963
as Captain Blayne
A Touch of Larceny
1960
as Cmdr. Max Easton
Secret Mission
1942
as Raoul de Carnot
The Assisi Underground
1985
as Bishop Nicolini
Uncertain Verification
1965
as (archive footage)
The Tell-Tale Heart
1953
as Narrator
They Met in the Dark
1943
as Richard Francis Heritage
John Brown's Raid
1960
as John Brown
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
1984
as Self
Charade
1953
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
A Dangerous Summer
1982
as George Engels
Hero's Island
1962
as Jacob Weber
The Man in Grey
1943
as Lord Rohan
The Mill on the Floss
1937
as Tom Tulliver
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1937
as Jean Tallien
Escape from Zahrain
1962
as Johnson
John Keats: His Life and Death
1973
as Narrator
Child's Play
1972
as Jerome Malley
The Secret of Stamboul
1936
as Larry
The High Command
1937
as Capt. Heverell
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
1973
as Narrator
Halloween Monster Bash
1991
as Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
A Place of One's Own
1945
as Henry Smedhurst
Die Letzte Jagd
1985
as Sir Randolph Nettleby
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
1960
as Hans Frick
The Search for Alexander the Great
1981
as Narrator
They Were Sisters
1945
as Geoffrey Lee
Hotel Reserve
1944
as Peter Vadassy
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
1977
as Narrator - English version
Theatre 62: Rebecca
1962
as Maxim de Winter
The Left Hand of the Law
1975
as Senatore Leandri
About James Mason
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 comm… With 182 credits spanning from 1935 to 2020, James Mason has appeared in 150 films and 32 TV shows.
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Most Popular James Mason Movies
- Lolita (1962) — as Prof. Humbert Humbert
- North by Northwest (1959) — as Phillip Vandamm
- Mandingo (1975) — as Warren Maxwell
- Julius Caesar (1953) — as Brutus
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) — as Captain Nemo
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