James Mason
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.
182 acting credits · 2 directing credits
Acting · 182
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Dr. Kildare
1961
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
What's My Line?
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
The Steve Allen Show
1956
The Bob Hope Show
1950
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
Film '72
1971
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
ABC Stage 67
1966
Jesus of Nazareth
1977
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Stoney Burke
1962
Lolita
1962
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
Salem's Lot
1979
Panic!
1957
North by Northwest
1959
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1954
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
Talking Pictures
2013
A.D.
1985
Hollywood
1980
Mandingo
1975
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959
General Electric Theater
1953
The Verdict
1982
Origins of the Mafia
1976
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Evil Under the Sun
1982
George Washington
1984
Cross of Iron
1977
The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964
Heaven Can Wait
1978
The Boys from Brazil
1978
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951
Julius Caesar
1953
The Last of Sheila
1973
A Star Is Born
1954
Ivanhoe
1982
Frankenstein: The True Story
1973
Unknown Chaplin
1983
Night of 100 Stars
1982
Georgy Girl
1966
Yellowbeard
1983
The Blue Max
1966
The Marseille Contract
1974
Genghis Khan
1965
Bad Man's River
1971
Prince Valiant
1954
Lord Jim
1965
Cold Sweat
1970
Murder by Decree
1979
Age of Consent
1969
The Desert Rats
1953
Mayerling
1968
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
1951
Voyage of the Damned
1976
5 Fingers
1952
Bloodline
1979
North Sea Hijack
1980
The MacKintosh Man
1973
The Passage
1979
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
1960
Odd Man Out
1947
The Water Babies
1978
The Search for the Nile
1971
Madame Bovary
1949
The Deadly Affair
1967
The Prisoner of Zenda
1952
Cry Terror!
1958
Fire Over England
1937
The Pumpkin Eater
1964
Caught
1949
The Story of Three Loves
1953
Bigger Than Life
1956
The Reckless Moment
1949
Sid & Judy
2019
Kidnap Syndicate
1975
The Sea Gull
1968
Apropos Film
1967
Appointment With Destiny
1971
The Man Between
1953
Kubrick by Kubrick
2020
Botany Bay
1952
Child's Play
1972
11 Harrowhouse
1974
Spring and Port Wine
1970
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Island in the Sun
1957
The Mill on the Floss
1937
One Way Street
1950
The Wicked Lady
1945
Hotel Reserve
1944
Torpedo Bay
1963
Forever, Darling
1956
Duffy
1968
Great Expectations
1974
Kill!
1971
Ellis in Freedomland
1952
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
1984
The Seventh Veil
1945
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
2000
The Assisi Underground
1985
The Shooting Party
1985
The Man in Grey
1943
The Patient Vanishes
1941
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
The Search for Alexander the Great
1981
Inside Out
1975
The Secret of Stamboul
1936
Stranger in the House
1967
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
1982
East Side, West Side
1949
The Uninhibited
1965
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
2009
A Dangerous Summer
1982
They Met in the Dark
1943
The Upturned Glass
1947
Fear in the City
1976
Charade
1953
Secret Mission
1942
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
1974
Uncertain Verification
1965
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
1995
Group Madness
1983
John Brown's Raid
1960
Frankenstein: The True Story
1974
Escape from Zahrain
1962
Thunder Rock
1942
The London Nobody Knows
1968
Alibi
1942
The Night Has Eyes
1942
The Flower in His Mouth
1975
The High Command
1937
Hero's Island
1962
Theatre 62: Rebecca
1962
Halloween Monster Bash
1991
Tiara Tahiti
1962
Lasseter's Bones
2012
Hatter's Castle
1942
The Star of Bethlehem
1954
Twice Branded
1936
The Left Hand of the Law
1975
Autobiography of a Princess
1975
Cyrano de Bergerac
1938
I Met a Murderer
1939
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1937
The Decks Ran Red
1958
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
1977
Candlelight in Algeria
1944
A Touch of Larceny
1960
The Wind in the Wires
1972
John Keats: His Life and Death
1973
Prison Breaker
1936
Catch as Catch Can
1937
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
1960
The Bells Go Down
1943
The Circle
1939
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
1984
They Were Sisters
1945
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
1973
Lady Possessed
1952
A Place of One's Own
1945
The Tell-Tale Heart
1953
Face to Face
1952
Late Extra
1935
The Marriage-Go-Round
1961
Alexandre
1983
Bees on the Boat-Deck
1939
Blind Man's Bluff
1936
Troubled Waters
1936
The Miser
1939
The Moon in the Yellow River
1938
The Popes and Their Art
1983
People of the Wind
1976
The Glory of the Garden
1982
Home, James
1972