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James Neville Mason (known as James Mason; May 15, 1909 – July 27, 1984) was an English actor who made a significant impact on both British and American cinema. His 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 perio…
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James Neville Mason (known as James Mason; May 15, 1909 – July 27, 1984) was an English actor who made a significant impact on both British and American cinema. His 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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James Mason's Filmography
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Kubrick by Kubrick
as Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
Churchill and the Movie Mogul
as Self (archive footage)
Lasseter's Bones
as Archival Footage
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
as Self (archive)
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
as Self (archive footage)
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
as Self (archive footage)
Halloween Monster Bash
as Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
The Assisi Underground
as Bishop Nicolini
The Shooting Party
as Sir Randolph Nettleby
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
as Dr. Fischer
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
as Self
No Poster
House Without Foundation
as Self - Narrator
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
as Demon
Yellowbeard
as Captain Hughes
Group Madness
as Self
Alexandre
as The Father
The Popes and Their Art
as Presentor
The Verdict
as Ed Concannon
A Dangerous Summer
as George Engels
The Glory of the Garden
as Narrator
Night of 100 Stars
as Self
Evil Under the Sun
as Odell Gardener
Ivanhoe
as Isaac of York
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
as Self / Odell Gardener
North Sea Hijack
as Admiral Brindsen
Bloodline
as Sir Alec Nichols
The Passage
as Professor Bergson
Murder by Decree
as Dr. Watson
The Boys from Brazil
as Eduard Seibert
Heaven Can Wait
as Mr. Jordan
The Water Babies
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
as Narrator - English version
Cross of Iron
as Oberst Brandt
Voyage of the Damned
as Dr. Juan Remos
No Poster
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as (archive footage)
People of the Wind
as Jafar Qoli (voice)
Fear in the City
as Chief of Police
The Flower in His Mouth
as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
Inside Out
as Ernst Furben
Autobiography of a Princess
as Cyril Sahib
The Left Hand of the Law
as Senatore Leandri
Kidnap Syndicate
as Filippini
Mandingo
as Warren Maxwell
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
as Y.Y. Go
11 Harrowhouse
as Charles D. Watts
Frankenstein: The True Story
as Dr. John Polidori
The Marseille Contract
as Jacques Brizard
Great Expectations
as Magwitch
The MacKintosh Man
as Sir George Wheeler
The Last of Sheila
as Philip Dexter
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
as Narrator
John Keats: His Life and Death
as Narrator
Child's Play
as Jerome Malley
Home, James
as Self
The Wind in the Wires
as Narrator
Kill!
as Alan Hamilton
Bad Man's River
as Francisco Paco Montero
Cold Sweat
as Captain Ross
Spring and Port Wine
as Rafe Crompton
Age of Consent
as Bradley Morahan
The Sea Gull
as Trigorin
The London Nobody Knows
as Himself - Narrator
Mayerling
as Franz Joseph I of Austria
Duffy
as Charles Calvert
Stranger in the House
as John Sawyer
The Deadly Affair
as Charles Dobbs
Georgy Girl
as James Leamington
The Blue Max
as General Count von Klugermann
Uncertain Verification
as (archive footage)
The Uninhibited
as Pascal Regnier
Genghis Khan
as Kam Ling
Lord Jim
as Gentleman Brown
The Pumpkin Eater
as Bob Conway
The Fall of the Roman Empire
as Timonides
Torpedo Bay
as Captain Blayne
Hero's Island
as Jacob Weber
Tiara Tahiti
as Captain Brett Aimsley
Lolita
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
Escape from Zahrain
as Johnson
Theatre 62: Rebecca
as Maxim de Winter
The Marriage-Go-Round
as Paul Delville
John Brown's Raid
as John Brown
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
as Edward Carson
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
as Hans Frick
A Touch of Larceny
as Cmdr. Max Easton
Journey to the Center of the Earth
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
North by Northwest
as Phillip Vandamm
The Decks Ran Red
as Capt. Edwin Rummill
Cry Terror!
as Jim Molner
No Poster
The Thundering Wave
as Sidney Lowe
Island in the Sun
as Maxwell Fleury
Bigger Than Life
as Ed Avery
Forever, Darling
as Guardian Angel
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
as Captain Nemo
The Star of Bethlehem
as Himself
A Star Is Born
as Norman Maine
Prince Valiant
as Sir Brack
The Tell-Tale Heart
as Narrator
The Man Between
as Ivo Kern
Charade
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
Julius Caesar
as Brutus
The Story of Three Loves
as Charles Coutray
The Desert Rats
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Botany Bay
as Capt. Paul Gilbert
The Prisoner of Zenda
as Rupert of Hentzau
Face to Face
as The Captain
Ellis in Freedomland
as The Refrigerator (voice)
5 Fingers
as Ulysses Diello
Lady Possessed
as Jimmy Del Palma
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
as Hendrick van der Zee
One Way Street
as Dr. Frank Matson
East Side, West Side
as Brandon Bourne
The Reckless Moment
as Martin Donnelly
Madame Bovary
as Gustave Flaubert
Caught
as Larry Quinada
The Upturned Glass
as Michael Joyce
Odd Man Out
as Johnny McQueen
The Wicked Lady
as Captain Jerry Jackson
The Seventh Veil
as Nicholas Cunningham
They Were Sisters
as Geoffrey Lee
A Place of One's Own
as Henry Smedhurst
Hotel Reserve
as Peter Vadassy
Fanny by Gaslight
as Lord Manderstoke
Candlelight in Algeria
as Alan Thurston
They Met in the Dark
as Richard Francis Heritage
The Man in Grey
as Lord Rohan
The Bells Go Down
as Ted Robbins
Thunder Rock
as Streeter
Secret Mission
as Raoul de Carnot
Alibi
as Andre Laurent
The Night Has Eyes
as Stephen Deremid
Hatter's Castle
as Dr. Renwick
The Patient Vanishes
as Mick Cardby
No Poster
The Circle
as Edward Luton
The Miser
as Valere - In love with Elise
I Met a Murderer
as Mark Warrow
No Poster
Bees on the Boat-Deck
as Robert Patch
No Poster
The Moon in the Yellow River
as Darrell Blake
No Poster
Cyrano de Bergerac
as Christian de Neuvillette
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
as Jean Tallien
The High Command
as Capt. Heverell
No Poster
Catch as Catch Can
as Robert Leyland
Fire Over England
as Hillary Vane
The Mill on the Floss
as Tom Tulliver
The Secret of Stamboul
as Larry
Twice Branded
as Henry Hamilton
No Poster
Blind Man's Bluff
as Stephen Neville
No Poster
Troubled Waters
as John Merriman
Prison Breaker
as 'Bunny' Barnes
Late Extra
as Jim Martin