James Mason
Acting
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.
TV Shows(31)
Talking Pictures
Self (archive footage)
2013
A.D.
Tiberius
1985
George Washington
Gen. Edward Braddock
1984
Unknown Chaplin
Narrator (voice)
1983
Hollywood
Self - Narrator
1980
Salem's Lot
Richard K. Straker
1979
Jesus of Nazareth
Joseph of Arimathea
1977
Origins of the Mafia
Vianisi
1976
Frankenstein: The True Story
Dr. John Polidori
1973
Appointment With Destiny
Narrator
1971
The Search for the Nile
Narrator
1971
V.I.P. Schaukel
Self
1971
Apropos Film
Self
1967
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Self
1967
ABC Stage 67
Otto Hoffman
1966
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
Stoney Burke
The Derelict
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Warren Barrow
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Dr. Kildare
Dr. Maxwell Becker
1961
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Henry Chambers
1959
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self
1957
Panic!
1957
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Guest
1956
General Electric Theater
Wayne Sebastian
1953
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Captain Vialez
1951
Lux Video Theatre
Self - Host
1950
The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950
What's My Line?
Self
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Movies(150)
Kubrick by Kubrick
Self (archive footage)
2020
Sid & Judy
Self (archive footage)
2019
Lasseter's Bones
Archival Footage
2012
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
Self (archive)
2009
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Self (archive footage)
2000
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Self (archive footage)
1995
Halloween Monster Bash
Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
1991
The Assisi Underground
Bishop Nicolini
1985
The Shooting Party
Sir Randolph Nettleby
1985
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
Dr. Fischer
1984
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
Self
1984
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Demon
1983
Yellowbeard
Captain Hughes
1983
Group Madness
Self
1983
Alexandre
The Father
1983
The Popes and Their Art
Presentor
1983
The Verdict
Ed Concannon
1982
A Dangerous Summer
George Engels
1982
The Glory of the Garden
Narrator
1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982
Evil Under the Sun
Odell Gardener
1982
Ivanhoe
Isaac of York
1982
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
Self / Odell Gardener
1982
The Search for Alexander the Great
Narrator
1981
North Sea Hijack
Admiral Brindsen
1980
Bloodline
Sir Alec Nichols
1979
The Passage
Professor Bergson
1979
Murder by Decree
Dr. Watson
1979
The Boys from Brazil
Eduard Seibert
1978
Heaven Can Wait
Mr. Jordan
1978
The Water Babies
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
1978
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
Narrator - English version
1977
Cross of Iron
Oberst Brandt
1977
Voyage of the Damned
Dr. Juan Remos
1976
People of the Wind
Jafar Qoli (voice)
1976
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self (archive footage)
1976
Fear in the City
Chief of Police
1976
The Flower in His Mouth
Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
1975
Inside Out
Ernst Furben
1975
Autobiography of a Princess
Cyril Sahib
1975
The Left Hand of the Law
Senatore Leandri
1975
Kidnap Syndicate
Filippini
1975
Mandingo
Warren Maxwell
1975
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
Y.Y. Go
1974
11 Harrowhouse
Charles D. Watts
1974
Frankenstein: The True Story
Dr. John Polidori
1974
The Marseille Contract
Jacques Brizard
1974
Great Expectations
Magwitch
1974
The MacKintosh Man
Sir George Wheeler
1973
The Last of Sheila
Philip Dexter
1973
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
Narrator
1973
John Keats: His Life and Death
Narrator
1973
Child's Play
Jerome Malley
1972
Home, James
Self
1972
The Wind in the Wires
Narrator
1972
Kill!
Alan Hamilton
1971
Bad Man's River
Francisco Paco Montero
1971
Cold Sweat
Captain Ross
1970
Spring and Port Wine
Rafe Crompton
1970
Age of Consent
Bradley Morahan
1969
The Sea Gull
Trigorin
1968
The London Nobody Knows
Himself - Narrator
1968
Mayerling
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1968
Duffy
Charles Calvert
1968
Stranger in the House
John Sawyer
1967
The Deadly Affair
Charles Dobbs
1967
Georgy Girl
James Leamington
1966
The Blue Max
General Count von Klugermann
1966
Uncertain Verification
(archive footage)
1965
The Uninhibited
Pascal Regnier
1965
Genghis Khan
Kam Ling
1965
Lord Jim
Gentleman Brown
1965
The Pumpkin Eater
Bob Conway
1964
The Fall of the Roman Empire
Timonides
1964
Torpedo Bay
Captain Blayne
1963
Hero's Island
Jacob Weber
1962
Tiara Tahiti
Captain Brett Aimsley
1962
Lolita
Prof. Humbert Humbert
1962
Escape from Zahrain
Johnson
1962
Theatre 62: Rebecca
Maxim de Winter
1962
The Marriage-Go-Round
Paul Delville
1961
John Brown's Raid
John Brown
1960
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
Edward Carson
1960
The Hiding Place
Hans Frick
1960
A Touch of Larceny
Cmdr. Max Easton
1960
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
1959
North by Northwest
Phillip Vandamm
1959
The Decks Ran Red
Capt. Edwin Rummill
1958
Cry Terror!
Jim Molner
1958
Island in the Sun
Maxwell Fleury
1957
Bigger Than Life
Ed Avery
1956
Forever, Darling
The Guardian Angel
1956
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Captain Nemo
1954
The Star of Bethlehem
Himself
1954
A Star Is Born
Norman Maine
1954
Prince Valiant
Sir Brack
1954
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
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
1952
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
1951
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
Hendrick van der Zee
1951
One Way Street
Dr. Frank Matson
1950
East Side, West Side
Brandon Bourne
1949
The Reckless Moment
Martin Donnelly
1949
Madame Bovary
Gustave Flaubert
1949
Caught
Larry Quinada
1949
The Upturned Glass
Michael Joyce
1947
Odd Man Out
Johnny McQueen
1947
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
1945
Hotel Reserve
Peter Vadassy
1944
Fanny by Gaslight
Lord Manderstoke
1944
Candlelight in Algeria
Alan Thurston
1944
They Met in the Dark
Richard Francis Heritage
1943
The Man in Grey
Lord Rohan
1943
The Bells Go Down
Ted Robbins
1943
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
1942
The Patient Vanishes
Mick Cardby
1941
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
1939
The Moon in the Yellow River
Darrell Blake
1938
Cyrano de Bergerac
Christian de Neuvillette
1938
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Jean Tallien
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
1937
The Secret of Stamboul
Larry
1936
Twice Branded
Henry Hamilton
1936
Blind Man's Bluff
Stephen Neville
1936
Troubled Waters
John Merriman
1936
Prison Breaker
'Bunny' Barnes
1936
Late Extra
Jim Martin
1935