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
    Place of birth
    Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
    Birthday
    15 May 1909
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
7
North by Northwest
North by Northwest
7.983
Bloodline
Bloodline
4.7
The Man Between
The Man Between
7.1
Lolita
Lolita
7.332
Frankenstein: The True Story
Frankenstein: The True Story
7.565
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
7.1
Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun
6.894
Cross of Iron
Cross of Iron
7.1
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan
5.882
Cry Terror!
Cry Terror!
6.2
The Search for Alexander the Great
The Search for Alexander the Great
0
Lord Jim
Lord Jim
6.8
Fire Over England
Fire Over England
6
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
0
The Wind in the Wires
The Wind in the Wires
0
John Keats: His Life and Death
John Keats: His Life and Death
0
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth
6.9
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
8.5
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
0
Yellowbeard
Yellowbeard
5.5
The Verdict
The Verdict
7.4
Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait
6.628
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
6.6
The Last of Sheila
The Last of Sheila
7
The MacKintosh Man
The MacKintosh Man
6.078
Bigger Than Life
Bigger Than Life
7.1
Murder by Decree
Murder by Decree
6.413
The Water Babies
The Water Babies
5.929
The Reckless Moment
The Reckless Moment
6.8
Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling
7
The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda
6.7
The Wicked Lady
The Wicked Lady
6.115
One Way Street
One Way Street
5.1
The Desert Rats
The Desert Rats
6.272
A Place of One's Own
A Place of One's Own
5.4
Cold Sweat
Cold Sweat
5.7
The Man in Grey
The Man in Grey
5.9
The Deadly Affair
The Deadly Affair
6.256
Georgy Girl
Georgy Girl
6.3
Island in the Sun
Island in the Sun
6.5
Caught
Caught
6.5
Odd Man Out
Odd Man Out
7.3
The Seventh Veil
The Seventh Veil
6.385
Mandingo
Mandingo
6.7
Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary
6.7
The Boys from Brazil
The Boys from Brazil
6.7
Mayerling
Mayerling
6.2
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
6.6
Prince Valiant
Prince Valiant
5.9
Theatre 62: Rebecca
Theatre 62: Rebecca
0
Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
6.2
The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Fall of the Roman Empire
6.474
Great Expectations
Great Expectations
6
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar
7.01
Age of Consent
Age of Consent
5.9
The London Nobody Knows
The London Nobody Knows
6.3
The Passage
The Passage
6.2
The Blue Max
The Blue Max
6.8
The Pumpkin Eater
The Pumpkin Eater
6.7
Child's Play
Child's Play
6.1
The Marseille Contract
The Marseille Contract
5.8
Secret Mission
Secret Mission
4.2
They Met in the Dark
They Met in the Dark
6.3
Kidnap Syndicate
Kidnap Syndicate
6.8
I Met a Murderer
I Met a Murderer
4.7
Duffy
Duffy
6
Hatter's Castle
Hatter's Castle
5.9
The Shooting Party
The Shooting Party
6.6
Cyrano de Bergerac
0
The Moon in the Yellow River
0
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
4.6
The Upturned Glass
The Upturned Glass
6.769
5 Fingers
5 Fingers
7.563
Inside Out
Inside Out
6.545
A Touch of Larceny
A Touch of Larceny
5.8
The Flower in His Mouth
The Flower in His Mouth
6.7
Thunder Rock
Thunder Rock
6.1
Bad Man's River
Bad Man's River
4.4
Hotel Reserve
Hotel Reserve
6.5
Bees on the Boat-Deck
0
Fear in the City
Fear in the City
5.4
The Miser
The Miser
0
The Circle
0
East Side, West Side
East Side, West Side
7
The Marriage-Go-Round
The Marriage-Go-Round
4.8
The Night Has Eyes
The Night Has Eyes
6.3
The Tell-Tale Heart
The Tell-Tale Heart
7.2
Uncertain Verification
Uncertain Verification
6.6
The Decks Ran Red
The Decks Ran Red
6.4
Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight
5.7
Tiara Tahiti
Tiara Tahiti
5.6
The Story of Three Loves
The Story of Three Loves
5.5
A Dangerous Summer
A Dangerous Summer
3.8
Spring and Port Wine
Spring and Port Wine
5.6
Escape from Zahrain
Escape from Zahrain
6.2
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
5
They Were Sisters
They Were Sisters
5.6
Alibi
Alibi
6
The Sea Gull
The Sea Gull
6.2
Botany Bay
Botany Bay
6.5
The High Command
The High Command
5.6
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
6.4
Candlelight in Algeria
Candlelight in Algeria
5.7
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
4.2
The Left Hand of the Law
The Left Hand of the Law
6
Hero's Island
Hero's Island
4.8
Cop-Out
Cop-Out
5.3
Kill!
Kill!
6.4
Secret of Stamboul
Secret of Stamboul
6
The Bells Go Down
The Bells Go Down
6.8
The Assisi Underground
The Assisi Underground
5.5
Face to Face
Face to Face
5.7
11 Harrowhouse
11 Harrowhouse
5.7
Lady Possessed
Lady Possessed
5.1
Late Extra
Late Extra
5.5
The Uninhibited
The Uninhibited
5.8
Troubled Waters
0
The Mill on the Floss
The Mill on the Floss
4
Prison Breaker
Prison Breaker
0
Blind Man's Bluff
0
Lasseter's Bones
Lasseter's Bones
6.4
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
6.5
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
0
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
6
Autobiography of a Princess
Autobiography of a Princess
5
Home, James
Home, James
6.5
Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
0
North Sea Hijack
North Sea Hijack
6.193
Torpedo Bay
Torpedo Bay
0
Alexandre
Alexandre
6
The Patient Vanishes
The Patient Vanishes
0
Charade
Charade
5.5
Group Madness
Group Madness
0
Voyage of the Damned
Voyage of the Damned
5.9
Twice Branded
Twice Branded
6
Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy
7.6
Ellis in Freedomland
Ellis in Freedomland
0
Catch as Catch Can
Catch as Catch Can
0
The Popes and Their Art
The Popes and Their Art
0
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
5.6
The Star of Bethlehem
The Star of Bethlehem
0
People of the Wind
People of the Wind
5
The Glory of the Garden
The Glory of the Garden
0
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
6.5
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
0
Jesus Of Nazareth
Jesus Of Nazareth
9
John Brown's Raid
John Brown's Raid
0
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