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Birthday: May 15, 1909
Place of Birth: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK

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.

Filmography
Movie Cast Year
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Captain Nemo 1954
North by Northwest Phillip Vandamm 1959
The Man Between Ivo Kern 1953
Bloodline Sir Alec Nichols 1979
Lolita Prof. Humbert Humbert 1962
A Star Is Born Norman Maine 1954
Frankenstein: The True Story Dr. John Polidori 1974
Evil Under the Sun Odell Gardener 1982
Cross of Iron Oberst Brandt 1977
Genghis Khan Kam Ling 1965
Cry Terror! Jim Molner 1958
The Search for Alexander the Great Narrator 1981
Lord Jim Gentleman Brown 1965
Fire Over England Hillary Vane 1937
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories Self (archive footage) 2000
The Wind in the Wires Narrator 1972
John Keats: His Life and Death Narrator 1973
Journey to the Center of the Earth Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook 1959
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun' Self / Odell Gardener 1982
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate Self 1984
Yellowbeard Captain Hughes 1983
The Verdict Ed Concannon 1982
Heaven Can Wait Mr. Jordan 1978
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel Field Marshal Erwin Rommel 1951
The Last of Sheila Philip 1973
The MacKintosh Man Sir George Wheeler 1973
Bigger Than Life Ed Avery 1956
Murder by Decree Dr. John H. Watson 1979
The Water Babies Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark 1978
The Reckless Moment Martin Donnelly 1949
Forever, Darling The Guardian Angel 1956
The Prisoner of Zenda Rupert of Hentzau 1952
The Wicked Lady Captain Jerry Jackson 1945
One Way Street Dr. Frank Matson 1950
The Desert Rats Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel 1953
A Place of One's Own Henry Smedhurst 1945
Cold Sweat Captain Ross 1970
The Man in Grey Lord Rohan 1943
The Deadly Affair Charles Dobbs 1967
Georgy Girl James Leamington 1966
Island in the Sun Maxwell Fleury 1957
Caught Larry Quinada 1949
Odd Man Out Johnny McQueen 1947
The Seventh Veil Nicholas Cunningham 1945
Mandingo Warren Maxwell 1975
Madame Bovary Gustave Flaubert 1949
The Boys from Brazil Eduard Seibert 1978
Mayerling Franz Joseph I of Austria 1968
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman Hendrik van der Zee 1951
Prince Valiant Sir Brack 1954
Theatre 62: Rebecca Maxim de Winter 1962
Ivanhoe Isaac of York 1982
The Fall of the Roman Empire Timonides 1964
Julius Caesar Brutus 1953
Great Expectations Magwitch 1974
Age of Consent Bradley Morahan 1969
The London Nobody Knows Himself - Narrator 1968
The Passage Professor Bergson 1979
The Blue Max General Count von Klugermann 1966
The Pumpkin Eater Bob Conway 1964
Child's Play Jerome Malley 1972
The Marseille Contract Jacques Brizard 1974
Secret Mission Raoul de Carnot 1942
They Met in the Dark Richard Francis Heritage 1943
Kidnap Syndicate Filippini 1975
I Met a Murderer Mark Warrow 1939
Duffy Charles Calvert 1968
Hatter's Castle Dr. Renwick 1942
The Shooting Party Sir Randolph Nettleby 1985
The Moon in the Yellow River Darrell Blake 1938
Cyrano de Bergerac Christian de Neuvillette 1938
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go Y.Y. Go 1970
The Upturned Glass Michael Joyce 1947
5 Fingers Ulysses Diello 1952
Inside Out Ernst Furben 1975
A Touch of Larceny Cmdr. Max Easton 1960
The Flower in His Mouth Avv. Antonio Bellocampo 1975
Thunder Rock Streeter 1942
Bad Man's River Francisco Paco Montero 1971
Hotel Reserve Peter Vadassy 1944
Bees on the Boat-Deck Robert Patch 1939
Fear in the City Prosecutor 1976
The Miser Valere - In love with Elise 1939
The Circle Edward Luton 1939
East Side, West Side Brandon Bourne 1949
The Marriage-Go-Round Paul Delville 1961
The Night Has Eyes Stephen Deremid 1942
The Tell-Tale Heart Narrator 1953
Uncertain Verification (archive footage) 1965
The Decks Ran Red Capt. Edwin Rummill 1958
Fanny by Gaslight Lord Manderstoke 1944
Tiara Tahiti Captain Brett Aimsley 1962
The Story of Three Loves Charles Coutray 1953
A Dangerous Summer George Engels 1982
Spring and Port Wine Rafe Crompton 1970
Escape from Zahrain Johnson 1962
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love Narrator - English version 1977
They Were Sisters Geoffrey Lee 1945
Alibi Andre Laurent 1942
The Sea Gull Trigorin 1968
Botany Bay Capt. Paul Gilbert 1952
The High Command Capt. Heverell 1937
The Trials of Oscar Wilde Edward Carson 1960
Candlelight in Algeria Alan Thurston 1944
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel Jean Tallien 1937
The Left Hand of the Law Senatore Leandri 1975
Hero's Island Jacob Weber 1962
Cop-Out John Sawyer 1967
Kill! Alan Hamilton 1971
Secret of Stamboul Larry 1936
The Bells Go Down Ted Robbins 1943
The Assisi Underground Bishop Nicolini 1985
Face to Face The Captain 1952
11 Harrowhouse Charles D. Watts 1974
Lady Possessed Jimmy Del Palma 1952
Late Extra Jim Martin 1935
The Uninhibited Pascal Regnier 1965
Troubled Waters John Merriman 1936
The Mill on the Floss Tom Tulliver 1937
Prison Breaker 'Bunny' Barnes 1936
Blind Man's Bluff Stephen Neville 1936
Lasseter's Bones Archival Footage 2012
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Demon 1983
The Reformation: Age of Revolt Narrator 1973
Roger Moore: A Matter Of Class Self (archive footage) 1995
Autobiography of a Princess Cyril Sahib 1975
Home, James Self 1972
Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War Self (archive footage) 2011
North Sea Hijack Admiral Brindsen 1980
Torpedo Bay Captain Blayne 1963
Alexandre The Father 1983
The Patient Vanishes Mick Cardby 1941
Charade The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson 1953
Group Madness Self 1983
Voyage of the Damned Dr. Juan Remos 1976
Twice Branded Henry Hamilton 1936
Sid & Judy Self (archive footage) 2019
Ellis in Freedomland The Refrigerator (voice) 1952
The Popes and Their Art Presentor 1983
Catch as Catch Can Robert Leyland 1937
Dr. Fischer of Geneva Dr. Fischer 1984
The Star of Bethlehem Himself 1954
People of the Wind Jafar Qoli (voice) 1976
The Glory of the Garden Narrator 1982
Night of 100 Stars Self 1982
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical Self (archive) 2009
Jesus Of Nazareth Joseph of Arimathea 1977
John Brown's Raid John Brown 1960
Series Cast Year
The Merv Griffin Show Self 1962
Omnibus Napoleon 1952
General Electric Theater Wayne Sebastian 1953
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars Captain Vialez 1951
Lux Video Theatre Self - Host 1950
Stoney Burke The Derelict 1962
The Steve Allen Show Self - Guest 1956
Jesus of Nazareth Joseph of Arimathea 1977
Salem's Lot Richard K. Straker 1979
George Washington Gen. Edward Braddock 1984
Dr. Kildare Dr. Maxwell Becker 1961
Panic! 1957
The DuPont Show with June Allyson Henry Chambers 1959
Talking Pictures Self (archive footage) 2013
Appointment With Destiny Narrator 1971
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self 1962
The Bob Hope Show Self 1950
The Ed Sullivan Show Self 1948
Unknown Chaplin Narrator (voice) 1983
A.D. Tiberius 1985
Origins of the Mafia Vianisi 1976
Hollywood Self - Narrator 1980
V.I.P. Schaukel Self 1971
Star Life Self (archive footage) 1990
What's My Line? Self - Mystery Guest 1950
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour Self 1967
The Mike Douglas Show Self 1961
Tonight Starring Jack Paar Self 1957
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars Self - Host 1951
Frankenstein: The True Story Dr. John Polidori 1973
Apropos Film himself 1967
ABC Stage 67 Otto Hoffman 1966
The Search for the Nile Narrator 1971
What's My Line? Self - Panelist 1950
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour Warren Barrow 1962
Hercule Poirot 1978
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