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.

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Stage Name: James Mason

Peran: Acting

Reputasi: 0.7647

Jenis Kelamin: Laki-laki

Tanggal Lahir: 1909-05-15

Lokasi Lahir: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK

Riwayat Perfilman

2019

Sid & Judy

Self (archive footage)

2013

Talking Pictures

Self (archive footage)

2012

Lasseter's Bones

Archival Footage

2011

Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War

Self (archive footage)

2000

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

Self (archive footage)

1995

Roger Moore: A Matter of Class

Self (archive footage)

1990

Star Life

Self (archive footage)

1985

The Assisi Underground

Bishop Nicolini

1985

A.D.

Tiberius

1985

The Shooting Party

Sir Randolph Nettleby

1984

Dr. Fischer of Geneva

Dr. Fischer

1984

George Washington

Gen. Edward Braddock

1983

Yellowbeard

Captain Hughes

1983

Group Madness

Self

1983

Unknown Chaplin

Narrator (voice)

1983

Alexandre

The Father

1982

The Verdict

Ed Concannon

1982

A Dangerous Summer

George Engels

1982

Evil Under the Sun

Odell Gardener

1982

Ivanhoe

Isaac of York

1980

North Sea Hijack

Admiral Brindsen

1980

Hollywood

Self - Narrator

1979

Salem's Lot

Richard K. Straker

1979

Bloodline

Sir Alec Nichols

1979

The Passage

Professor Bergson

1979

Murder by Decree

Dr. Watson

1978

The Boys from Brazil

Eduard Seibert

1978

Heaven Can Wait

Mr. Jordan

1978

The Water Babies

Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

1977

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love

Narrator - English version

1977

Jesus of Nazareth

Joseph of Arimathea

1977

Cross of Iron

Oberst Brandt

1976

Voyage of the Damned

Dr. Juan Remos

1976

People of the Wind

Jafar Qoli (voice)

1976

Fear in the City

Prosecutor

1975

The Flower in His Mouth

Avv. Antonio Bellocampo

1975

Inside Out

Ernst Furben

1975

The Left Hand of the Law

Senatore Leandri

1975

Kidnap Syndicate

Filippini

1975

Mandingo

Warren Maxwell

1974

11 Harrowhouse

Charles D. Watts

1974

Frankenstein: The True Story

Dr. John Polidori

1974

The Marseille Contract

Jacques Brizard

1974

Great Expectations

Magwitch

1973

Frankenstein: The True Story

Dr. John Polidori

1973

The MacKintosh Man

Sir George Wheeler

1972

Child's Play

Jerome Malley

1972

Home, James

Self

1971

Kill!

Alan Hamilton

1971

Bad Man's River

Francisco Paco Montero

1970

Cold Sweat

Captain Ross

1970

Spring and Port Wine

Rafe Crompton

1969

Age of Consent

Bradley Morahan

1968

The Sea Gull

Trigorin

1968

The London Nobody Knows

Himself - Narrator

1968

Mayerling

Franz Joseph I of Austria

1968

Duffy

Charles Calvert

1967

Apropos Film

Self

1967

Cop-Out

John Sawyer

1967

The Deadly Affair

Charles Dobbs

1966

ABC Stage 67

Otto Hoffman

1966

Georgy Girl

James Leamington

1966

The Blue Max

General Count von Klugermann

1965

Uncertain Verification

(archive footage)

1965

The Uninhibited

Pascal Regnier

1965

Genghis Khan

Kam Ling

1965

Lord Jim

Gentleman Brown

1964

The Pumpkin Eater

Bob Conway

1963

Torpedo Bay

Captain Blayne

1962

Stoney Burke

The Derelict

1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Warren Barrow

1962

Hero's Island

Jacob Weber

1962

Tiara Tahiti

Captain Brett Aimsley

1962

Lolita

Prof. Humbert Humbert

1962

Theatre 62: Rebecca

Maxim de Winter

1961

Dr. Kildare

Dr. Maxwell Becker

1961

The Marriage-Go-Round

Paul Delville

1960

John Brown's Raid

John Brown

1960

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

Edward Carson

1960

A Touch of Larceny

Cmdr. Max Easton

1959

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook

1959

North by Northwest

Phillip Vandamm

1958

The Decks Ran Red

Capt. Edwin Rummill

1958

Cry Terror!

Jim Molner

1957

Island in the Sun

Maxwell Fleury

1956

Bigger Than Life

Ed Avery

1956

The Steve Allen Show

Self - Guest

1956

Forever, Darling

The Guardian Angel

1954

A Star Is Born

Norman Maine

1954

Prince Valiant

Sir Brack

1953

The Tell-Tale Heart

Narrator

1953

The Man Between

Ivo Kern

1953

Charade

The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson

1953

Julius Caesar

Brutus

1953

The Desert Rats

Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel

1953

The Story of Three Loves

Charles Coutray

1953

General Electric Theater

Wayne Sebastian

1952

Botany Bay

Capt. Paul Gilbert

1952

The Prisoner of Zenda

Rupert of Hentzau

1952

Face to Face

The Captain

1952

Ellis in Freedomland

The Refrigerator (voice)

1952

5 Fingers

Ulysses Diello

1952

Lady Possessed

Jimmy Del Palma

1951

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Captain Vialez

1951

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

Hendrik van der Zee

1950

Lux Video Theatre

Self - Host

1950

One Way Street

Dr. Frank Matson

1950

What's My Line?

Self - Panelist

1949

East Side, West Side

Brandon Bourne

1949

The Reckless Moment

Martin Donnelly

1949

Madame Bovary

Gustave Flaubert

1949

Caught

Larry Quinada

1947

The Upturned Glass

Michael Joyce

1947

Odd Man Out

Johnny McQueen

1945

The Wicked Lady

Captain Jerry Jackson

1945

The Seventh Veil

Nicholas Cunningham

1945

They Were Sisters

Geoffrey Lee

1945

A Place of One's Own

Henry Smedhurst

1944

Hotel Reserve

Peter Vadassy

1944

Fanny by Gaslight

Lord Manderstoke

1944

Candlelight in Algeria

Alan Thurston

1943

They Met in the Dark

Richard Francis Heritage

1943

The Man in Grey

Lord Rohan

1943

The Bells Go Down

Ted Robbins

1942

Thunder Rock

Streeter

1942

Secret Mission

Raoul de Carnot

1942

Alibi

Andre Laurent

1942

The Night Has Eyes

Stephen Deremid

1942

Hatter's Castle

Dr. Renwick

1941

The Patient Vanishes

Mick Cardby

1939

The Circle

Edward Luton

1939

The Miser

Valere - In love with Elise

1939

I Met a Murderer

Mark Warrow

1939

Bees on the Boat-Deck

Robert Patch

1938

Cyrano de Bergerac

Christian de Neuvillette

1937

The High Command

Capt. Heverell

1937

Catch as Catch Can

Robert Leyland

1937

Fire Over England

Hillary Vane

1937

The Mill on the Floss

Tom Tulliver

1936

Twice Branded

Henry Hamilton

1936

Blind Man's Bluff

Stephen Neville

1936

Troubled Waters

John Merriman

1936

Prison Breaker

'Bunny' Barnes

1935

Late Extra

Jim Martin