James Mason

Acting · 2.1 popularity

Age

117

Movies

151

Born: May 15, 1909 – July 27, 1984
From: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

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.

Works

151 films

Lolita

19627.3

North by Northwest

19598.0

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

19547.1

Journey to the Center of the Earth

19596.9

The Verdict

19827.5

Evil Under the Sun

19826.9

Mandingo

19756.6

The Fall of the Roman Empire

19646.5

Cold Sweat

19705.7

Cross of Iron

19777.1

The Boys from Brazil

19786.7

Voyage of the Damned

19766.0

Lord Jim

19656.8

North Sea Hijack

19806.3

Julius Caesar

19537.1

Heaven Can Wait

19786.7

The Blue Max

19666.8

A Star Is Born

19547.1

Mayerling

19686.2

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

19516.7

The Passage

19796.0

Yellowbeard

19835.6

Ivanhoe

19826.4

Murder by Decree

19796.3

Caught

19496.6

Genghis Khan

19655.7

5 Fingers

19527.5

Hotel Reserve

19446.7

Age of Consent

19696.0

Kubrick by Kubrick

20207.3

Georgy Girl

19666.2

Prince Valiant

19546.1

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

19516.7

Bigger Than Life

19567.2

Madame Bovary

19496.8

The Last of Sheila

19737.0

The Reckless Moment

19496.8

The Bells Go Down

19437.2

The Prisoner of Zenda

19526.9

Odd Man Out

19477.3

The Story of Three Loves

19536.0

Bloodline

19794.9

Sid & Judy

20197.4

The Pumpkin Eater

19646.7

Roger Moore: A Matter of Class

19957.7

Kill!

19716.1

The Marseille Contract

19746.0

The MacKintosh Man

19736.1

Night of 100 Stars

19825.8

The Deadly Affair

19676.3

House Without Foundation

1984

The Desert Rats

19536.3

Autobiography of a Princess

19755.5

Great Expectations

19746.8

Fire Over England

19376.2

Tiara Tahiti

19626.2

Cry Terror!

19586.5

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

19606.4

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

1976

The Water Babies

19786.3

Bad Man's River

19714.8

One Way Street

19505.3

Lady Possessed

19525.5

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

20007.0

Churchill and the Movie Mogul

20197.3

Fanny by Gaslight

19445.5

The Circle

193910.0

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

19374.4

Island in the Sun

19576.5

Inside Out

19756.7

The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go

19744.9

Duffy

19686.3

Child's Play

19726.1

Forever, Darling

19566.9

The Man Between

19537.1

Dr. Fischer of Geneva

19846.1

The Patient Vanishes

194110.0

Alexandre

19838.0

Charade

19535.8

The Miser

193910.0

The Tell-Tale Heart

19537.3

Botany Bay

19526.6

The Uninhibited

19656.2

John Brown's Raid

1960

A Touch of Larceny

19606.0

Spring and Port Wine

19705.8

The Assisi Underground

19855.1

Torpedo Bay

19637.0

The Seventh Veil

19456.6

East Side, West Side

19497.1

Lasseter's Bones

20126.4

Escape from Zahrain

19626.1

The Man in Grey

19436.1

Fear in the City

19765.2

Stranger in the House

19675.4

The Shooting Party

19856.6

11 Harrowhouse

19745.8

Frankenstein: The True Story

19747.5

Halloween Monster Bash

1991

People of the Wind

19766.3

Bees on the Boat-Deck

193910.0

The Wicked Lady

19456.3

Kidnap Syndicate

19756.7

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

19836.6

Theatre 62: Rebecca

19628.0

The Glory of the Garden

1982

Secret Mission

19424.5

They Were Sisters

19455.5

Group Madness

19839.0

The Flower in His Mouth

19756.3

The Secret of Stamboul

19367.5

Ellis in Freedomland

1952

The Left Hand of the Law

19756.7

Late Extra

19356.3

The Sea Gull

19686.3

Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place

1960

The Marriage-Go-Round

19614.4

Prison Breaker

19368.0

Cyrano de Bergerac

19388.0

Uncertain Verification

19656.6

The Mill on the Floss

19375.7

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

2009

Hatter's Castle

19425.8

The Popes and Their Art

1983

The Decks Ran Red

19586.4

The High Command

19376.0

Catch as Catch Can

19379.0

Alibi

19426.0

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

19828.3

The London Nobody Knows

19686.4

Candlelight in Algeria

19445.8

Hero's Island

19625.6

The Night Has Eyes

19426.7

A Place of One's Own

19455.8

James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate

1984

A Dangerous Summer

19824.1

The Reformation: Age of Revolt

1973

John Keats: His Life and Death

1973

They Met in the Dark

19436.3

Troubled Waters

193610.0

Thunder Rock

19426.3

The Moon in the Yellow River

19387.0

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love

19776.3

The Upturned Glass

19476.8

Face to Face

19526.0

Home, James

19726.5

The Star of Bethlehem

1954

I Met a Murderer

19395.5

Blind Man's Bluff

19369.0

Twice Branded

19367.0

The Wind in the Wires

1972