James Mason

James Mason

Biography: 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.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: May 15, 1909

Deathday: July 27, 1984

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Known For

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

1954-12-23

North by Northwest
North by Northwest

1959-07-08

The Man Between
The Man Between

1953-11-18

Bloodline
Bloodline

1979-06-29

Lolita
Lolita

1962-06-13

A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born

1954-10-01

Frankenstein: The True Story
Frankenstein: The True Story

1974-09-19

Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun

1982-03-05

Cross of Iron
Cross of Iron

1977-01-29

Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan

1965-04-15

Cry Terror!
Cry Terror!

1958-05-02

The Search for Alexander the Great
The Search for Alexander the Great

1981-05-06

Lord Jim
Lord Jim

1965-02-15

Fire Over England
Fire Over England

1937-03-05

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

2000-08-01

The Wind in the Wires
The Wind in the Wires

1972-09-06

John Keats: His Life and Death
John Keats: His Life and Death

1973-01-01

Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth

1959-12-15

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

1982-01-01

James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate

1984-01-01

Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard

1983-06-24

The Verdict
The Verdict

1982-12-08

Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait

1978-06-28

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

1951-10-16

The Last of Sheila
The Last of Sheila

1973-06-14

The MacKintosh Man
The MacKintosh Man

1973-11-08

Bigger Than Life
Bigger Than Life

1956-11-20

Murder by Decree
Murder by Decree

1979-02-01

The Water Babies
The Water Babies

1978-06-23

The Reckless Moment
The Reckless Moment

1949-12-09

Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling

1956-02-09

The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda

1952-11-04

The Wicked Lady
The Wicked Lady

1945-11-15

One Way Street
One Way Street

1950-04-01

The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats

1953-05-20

A Place of One's Own
A Place of One's Own

1945-03-20

Cold Sweat
Cold Sweat

1970-12-18

The Man in Grey
The Man in Grey

1943-08-06

The Deadly Affair
The Deadly Affair

1967-01-26

Georgy Girl
Georgy Girl

1966-08-04

Island in the Sun
Island in the Sun

1957-06-12

Caught
Caught

1949-02-17

Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out

1947-01-30

The Seventh Veil
The Seventh Veil

1945-10-18

Mandingo
Mandingo

1975-06-06

Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary

1949-08-25

The Boys from Brazil
The Boys from Brazil

1978-10-05

Mayerling
Mayerling

1968-10-31

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

1951-04-13

Prince Valiant
Prince Valiant

1954-04-05

Theatre 62: Rebecca
Theatre 62: Rebecca

1962-04-08

Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe

1982-02-23

The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Fall of the Roman Empire

1964-03-24

Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar

1953-06-04

Great Expectations
Great Expectations

1974-01-01

Age of Consent
Age of Consent

1969-05-13

The London Nobody Knows
The London Nobody Knows

1968-12-19

The Passage
The Passage

1979-03-09

The Blue Max
The Blue Max

1966-06-21

The Pumpkin Eater
The Pumpkin Eater

1964-07-16

Child's Play
Child's Play

1972-12-12

The Marseille Contract
The Marseille Contract

1974-09-04

Secret Mission
Secret Mission

1942-10-05

They Met in the Dark
They Met in the Dark

1943-08-11

Kidnap Syndicate
Kidnap Syndicate

1975-08-27

I Met a Murderer
I Met a Murderer

1939-03-04

Duffy
Duffy

1968-09-16

Hatter's Castle
Hatter's Castle

1942-02-02

The Shooting Party
The Shooting Party

1985-02-01

The Moon in the Yellow River
The Moon in the Yellow River

1938-12-28

Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac

1938-10-30

The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go

1970-01-01

The Upturned Glass
The Upturned Glass

1947-06-17

5 Fingers
5 Fingers

1952-02-22

Inside Out
Inside Out

1975-10-19

A Touch of Larceny
A Touch of Larceny

1960-02-04

The Flower in His Mouth
The Flower in His Mouth

1975-10-30

Thunder Rock
Thunder Rock

1942-12-04

Bad Man's River
Bad Man's River

1971-12-03

Hotel Reserve
Hotel Reserve

1944-06-01

Bees on the Boat-Deck
Bees on the Boat-Deck

1939-01-11

Fear in the City
Fear in the City

1976-09-14

The Miser
The Miser

1939-03-21

The Circle
The Circle

1939-09-04

East Side, West Side
East Side, West Side

1949-12-22

The Marriage-Go-Round
The Marriage-Go-Round

1961-01-06

The Night Has Eyes
The Night Has Eyes

1942-06-01

The Tell-Tale Heart
The Tell-Tale Heart

1953-12-17

Uncertain Verification
Uncertain Verification

1965-04-30

The Decks Ran Red
The Decks Ran Red

1958-10-10

Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight

1944-05-08

Tiara Tahiti
Tiara Tahiti

1962-07-01

The Story of Three Loves
The Story of Three Loves

1953-03-26

A Dangerous Summer
A Dangerous Summer

1982-10-22

Spring and Port Wine
Spring and Port Wine

1970-10-02

Escape from Zahrain
Escape from Zahrain

1962-05-23

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love

1977-06-19

They Were Sisters
They Were Sisters

1945-07-02

Alibi
Alibi

1942-08-10

The Sea Gull
The Sea Gull

1968-12-23

Botany Bay
Botany Bay

1952-12-26

The High Command
The High Command

1937-08-23

The Trials of Oscar Wilde
The Trials of Oscar Wilde

1960-05-28

Candlelight in Algeria
Candlelight in Algeria

1944-03-19

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

1937-10-20

The Left Hand of the Law
The Left Hand of the Law

1975-09-03

Hero's Island
Hero's Island

1962-09-16

Cop-Out
Cop-Out

1967-05-23

Kill!
Kill!

1971-12-10

Secret of Stamboul
Secret of Stamboul

1936-10-05

The Bells Go Down
The Bells Go Down

1943-05-16

The Assisi Underground
The Assisi Underground

1985-05-03

Face to Face
Face to Face

1952-11-01

11 Harrowhouse
11 Harrowhouse

1974-09-26

Lady Possessed
Lady Possessed

1952-01-26

Late Extra
Late Extra

1935-11-19

The Uninhibited
The Uninhibited

1965-04-21

Troubled Waters
Troubled Waters

1936-02-01

The Mill on the Floss
The Mill on the Floss

1937-01-09

Prison Breaker
Prison Breaker

1936-02-01

Blind Man's Bluff
Blind Man's Bluff

1936-03-01

Lasseter's Bones
Lasseter's Bones

2012-08-11

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

1983-11-16

The Reformation: Age of Revolt
The Reformation: Age of Revolt

1973-02-02

Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class

1995-11-16

Autobiography of a Princess
Autobiography of a Princess

1975-10-05

Home, James
Home, James

1972-09-19

Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War

2011-06-06

North Sea Hijack
North Sea Hijack

1980-02-18

Torpedo Bay
Torpedo Bay

1963-09-21

Alexandre
Alexandre

1983-01-01

The Patient Vanishes
The Patient Vanishes

1941-07-21

Charade
Charade

1953-09-16

Group Madness
Group Madness

1983-06-11

Voyage of the Damned
Voyage of the Damned

1976-12-22

Twice Branded
Twice Branded

1936-05-11

Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy

2019-06-26

Ellis in Freedomland
Ellis in Freedomland

1952-06-15

The Popes and Their Art
The Popes and Their Art

1983-01-01

Catch as Catch Can
Catch as Catch Can

1937-07-01

Dr. Fischer of Geneva
Dr. Fischer of Geneva

1984-10-08

The Star of Bethlehem
The Star of Bethlehem

1954-12-18

People of the Wind
People of the Wind

1976-10-29

The Glory of the Garden
The Glory of the Garden

1982-04-30

Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars

1982-03-08

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

2009-03-10

Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth

1977-03-27

John Brown's Raid
John Brown's Raid

1960-10-25