James Mason
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.
Known For Acting
Most Rating 10.405
Birthday 1909-05-15
Place of Birth Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Also Known As Джеймс Мейсон, James Neville Mason, Джеймс Невилл Мэйсон, Джеймс Мэйсон,
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1954

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

North by Northwest
1959

North by Northwest

Bloodline
1979

Bloodline

The Man Between
1953

The Man Between

Lolita
1962

Lolita

Frankenstein: The True Story
1974

Frankenstein: The True Story

A Star Is Born
1954

A Star Is Born

Evil Under the Sun
1982

Evil Under the Sun

Cross of Iron
1977

Cross of Iron

Genghis Khan
1965

Genghis Khan

Cry Terror!
1958

Cry Terror!

The Search for Alexander the Great
1981

The Search for Alexander the Great

Fire Over England
1937

Fire Over England

Lord Jim
1965

Lord Jim

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
2000

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

The Wind in the Wires
1972

The Wind in the Wires

John Keats: His Life and Death
1973

John Keats: His Life and Death

Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959

Journey to the Center of the Earth

The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
1982

The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'

James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
1984

James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate

Yellowbeard
1983

Yellowbeard

The Verdict
1982

The Verdict

Heaven Can Wait
1978

Heaven Can Wait

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

The Last of Sheila
1973

The Last of Sheila

The MacKintosh Man
1973

The MacKintosh Man

Bigger Than Life
1956

Bigger Than Life

Murder by Decree
1979

Murder by Decree

The Water Babies
1978

The Water Babies

The Reckless Moment
1949

The Reckless Moment

Forever, Darling
1956

Forever, Darling

The Prisoner of Zenda
1952

The Prisoner of Zenda

The Wicked Lady
1945

The Wicked Lady

One Way Street
1950

One Way Street

The Desert Rats
1953

The Desert Rats

A Place of One's Own
1945

A Place of One's Own

Cold Sweat
1970

Cold Sweat

The Man in Grey
1943

The Man in Grey

Georgy Girl
1966

Georgy Girl

The Deadly Affair
1967

The Deadly Affair

Island in the Sun
1957

Island in the Sun

Caught
1949

Caught

Odd Man Out
1947

Odd Man Out

The Seventh Veil
1945

The Seventh Veil

Mandingo
1975

Mandingo

Madame Bovary
1949

Madame Bovary

The Boys from Brazil
1978

The Boys from Brazil

Mayerling
1968

Mayerling

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
1951

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

Prince Valiant
1954

Prince Valiant

Theatre 62: Rebecca
1962

Theatre 62: Rebecca

Ivanhoe
1982

Ivanhoe

The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964

The Fall of the Roman Empire

Great Expectations
1974

Great Expectations

Julius Caesar
1953

Julius Caesar

Age of Consent
1969

Age of Consent

The London Nobody Knows
1968

The London Nobody Knows

The Passage
1979

The Passage

The Blue Max
1966

The Blue Max

The Pumpkin Eater
1964

The Pumpkin Eater

Child's Play
1972

Child's Play

The Marseille Contract
1974

The Marseille Contract

Secret Mission
1942

Secret Mission

They Met in the Dark
1943

They Met in the Dark

Kidnap Syndicate
1975

Kidnap Syndicate

I Met a Murderer
1939

I Met a Murderer

Duffy
1968

Duffy

Hatter's Castle
1942

Hatter's Castle

The Shooting Party
1985

The Shooting Party

Cyrano de Bergerac
1938

Cyrano de Bergerac

The Moon in the Yellow River
1938

The Moon in the Yellow River

The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
1970

The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go

The Upturned Glass
1947

The Upturned Glass

5 Fingers
1952

5 Fingers

Inside Out
1975

Inside Out

A Touch of Larceny
1960

A Touch of Larceny

The Flower in His Mouth
1975

The Flower in His Mouth

Thunder Rock
1942

Thunder Rock

Bad Man's River
1971

Bad Man's River

Hotel Reserve
1944

Hotel Reserve

Bees on the Boat-Deck
1939

Bees on the Boat-Deck

Fear in the City
1976

Fear in the City

The Miser
1939

The Miser

The Circle
1939

The Circle

East Side, West Side
1949

East Side, West Side

The Marriage-Go-Round
1961

The Marriage-Go-Round

The Night Has Eyes
1942

The Night Has Eyes

The Tell-Tale Heart
1953

The Tell-Tale Heart

Uncertain Verification
1965

Uncertain Verification

The Decks Ran Red
1958

The Decks Ran Red

Fanny by Gaslight
1944

Fanny by Gaslight

Tiara Tahiti
1962

Tiara Tahiti

The Story of Three Loves
1953

The Story of Three Loves

A Dangerous Summer
1982

A Dangerous Summer

Spring and Port Wine
1970

Spring and Port Wine

Escape from Zahrain
1962

Escape from Zahrain

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
1977

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love

They Were Sisters
1945

They Were Sisters

Alibi
1942

Alibi

The Sea Gull
1968

The Sea Gull

Botany Bay
1952

Botany Bay

The High Command
1937

The High Command

The Trials of Oscar Wilde
1960

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

Candlelight in Algeria
1944

Candlelight in Algeria

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1937

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

The Left Hand of the Law
1975

The Left Hand of the Law

Hero's Island
1962

Hero's Island

Cop-Out
1967

Cop-Out

Kill!
1971

Kill!

Secret of Stamboul
1936

Secret of Stamboul

The Bells Go Down
1943

The Bells Go Down

The Assisi Underground
1985

The Assisi Underground

Face to Face
1952

Face to Face

11 Harrowhouse
1974

11 Harrowhouse

Lady Possessed
1952

Lady Possessed

Late Extra
1935

Late Extra

The Uninhibited
1965

The Uninhibited

Troubled Waters
1936

Troubled Waters

The Mill on the Floss
1937

The Mill on the Floss

Prison Breaker
1936

Prison Breaker

Blind Man's Bluff
1936

Blind Man's Bluff

Lasseter's Bones
2012

Lasseter's Bones

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Reformation: Age of Revolt
1973

The Reformation: Age of Revolt

Roger Moore: A Matter Of Class
1995

Roger Moore: A Matter Of Class

Autobiography of a Princess
1975

Autobiography of a Princess

Home, James
1972

Home, James

Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
2011

Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War

North Sea Hijack
1980

North Sea Hijack

Torpedo Bay
1963

Torpedo Bay

Alexandre
1983

Alexandre

The Patient Vanishes
1941

The Patient Vanishes

Charade
1953

Charade

Group Madness
1983

Group Madness

Voyage of the Damned
1976

Voyage of the Damned

Twice Branded
1936

Twice Branded

Sid & Judy
2019

Sid & Judy

Ellis in Freedomland
1952

Ellis in Freedomland

The Popes and Their Art
1983

The Popes and Their Art

Catch as Catch Can
1937

Catch as Catch Can

Dr. Fischer of Geneva
1984

Dr. Fischer of Geneva

The Star of Bethlehem
1954

The Star of Bethlehem

People of the Wind
1976

People of the Wind

The Glory of the Garden
1982

The Glory of the Garden

Night of 100 Stars
1982

Night of 100 Stars

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
2009

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical

Jesus Of Nazareth
1977

Jesus Of Nazareth

John Brown's Raid
1960

John Brown's Raid