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James Mason
Known for: ActingJames 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.
Filmography 86
North by Northwest
+6
as Phillip Vandamm 
Julius Caesar
+7
as Brutus 
Cross of Iron
+1
as Oberst Brandt 
Lolita
+6
as Prof. Humbert Humbert 
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
+3
as Captain Nemo 
Evil Under the Sun
+13
as Odell Gardener 
The Verdict
+2
as Ed Concannon 
A Star Is Born
+5
as Norman Maine 
Journey to the Center of the Earth
+3
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook 
The Fall of the Roman Empire
+9
as Timonides 
The Boys from Brazil
+19
as Eduard Seibert 
Kubrick by Kubrick
+17
as Self (archive footage) 
Mandingo
+3
as Warren Maxwell 
Heaven Can Wait
+5
as Mr. Jordan 
Yellowbeard
+12
as Captain Hughes 
Madame Bovary
+6
as Gustave Flaubert 
Prince Valiant
+2
as Sir Brack 
The Last of Sheila
+3
as Philip Dexter 
Cold Sweat
+14
as Captain Ross 
Bad Man's River
+17
as Francisco Paco Montero 
Murder by Decree
+3
as Dr. Watson 
Inside Out
as Ernst Furben 
Lord Jim
+3
as Gentleman Brown 
George Washington
as Gen. Edward Braddock 
Ivanhoe
+5
as Isaac of York 
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel 
The Passage
+5
as Professor Bergson 
The Blue Max
+2
as General Count von Klugermann 
Age of Consent
+3
as Bradley Morahan 
Mayerling
as Franz Joseph I of Austria 
The Desert Rats
+2
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel 
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
+3
as Hendrick van der Zee 
Odd Man Out
+8
as Johnny McQueen 
The Pumpkin Eater
+2
as Bob Conway 
Georgy Girl
+4
as James Leamington 
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
as Edward Carson 
The MacKintosh Man
+3
as Sir George Wheeler 
Bigger Than Life
as Ed Avery 
The Man Between
as Ivo Kern 
East Side, West Side
as Brandon Bourne 
The Story of Three Loves
as Charles Coutray 
The Prisoner of Zenda
+2
as Rupert of Hentzau 
The Reckless Moment
as Martin Donnelly 
Genghis Khan
+3
as Kam Ling 
Bloodline
+1
as Sir Alec Nichols 
The Deadly Affair
+3
as Charles Dobbs 
Caught
+3
as Larry Quinada 
5 Fingers
+2
as Ulysses Diello 
North Sea Hijack
+2
as Admiral Brindsen 
Island in the Sun
+2
as Maxwell Fleury 
The Marseille Contract
as Jacques Brizard 
The Man in Grey
+1
as Lord Rohan 
Charade
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson 
Frankenstein: The True Story
+1
as Dr. John Polidori 
Fire Over England
+9
as Hillary Vane 
The Water Babies
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark 
Hotel Reserve
as Peter Vadassy 
Child's Play
+2
as Jerome Malley 
Autobiography of a Princess
as Cyril Sahib 
Great Expectations
+8
as Magwitch 
The Shooting Party
as Sir Randolph Nettleby 
Spring and Port Wine
as Rafe Crompton 
People of the Wind
as Jafar Qoli (voice) 
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
+2
as Self (archive footage) 
The Sea Gull
+2
as Trigorin 
The Seventh Veil
+1
as Nicholas Cunningham 
The Wicked Lady
+2
as Captain Jerry Jackson 
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
as Jean Tallien 
The Assisi Underground
+2
as Bishop Nicolini 
Thunder Rock
as Streeter 
The Mill on the Floss
as Tom Tulliver 
Fanny by Gaslight
as Lord Manderstoke 
Kidnap Syndicate
+2
as Filippini 
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage) 
Escape from Zahrain
+2
as Johnson 
11 Harrowhouse
+4
as Charles D. Watts 
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
+1
as Y.Y. Go 
A Place of One's Own
as Henry Smedhurst 
Cry Terror!
as Jim Molner 
Secret Mission
+7
as Raoul de Carnot 
Hero's Island
+6
as Jacob Weber 
Candlelight in Algeria
as Alan Thurston 
Hatter's Castle
as Dr. Renwick 
Fear in the City
+3
as Chief of Police 
The Upturned Glass
as Michael Joyce 
The High Command
+3
as Capt. Heverell