James Mason

James Mason

Birthday: 1909-05-15

Deathday: 1984-07-27

Place of birth: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK

Also known as: Джеймс Мейсон, James Neville Mason, Джеймс Невилл Мэйсон, Джеймс Мэйсон, جیمز میسون

imdb_id: nm0000051

Biography:

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.

Played in movies:

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

Score: 8.5

North by Northwest

Score: 8.0

5 Fingers

Score: 7.6

Frankenstein: The True Story

Score: 7.5

Sid & Judy

Score: 7.4

The Verdict

Score: 7.4

Lolita

Score: 7.3

Odd Man Out

Score: 7.3

The Tell-Tale Heart

Score: 7.2

Bigger Than Life

Score: 7.2

The Bells Go Down

Score: 7.2

A Star Is Born

Score: 7.1

East Side, West Side

Score: 7.1

Julius Caesar

Score: 7.1

Cross of Iron

Score: 7.1

The Man Between

Score: 7.1

Forever, Darling

Score: 7.0

The Last of Sheila

Score: 7.0

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Score: 7.0

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Score: 6.9

Evil Under the Sun

Score: 6.9

The Upturned Glass

Score: 6.9

The Blue Max

Score: 6.8

The Prisoner of Zenda

Score: 6.8

Lord Jim

Score: 6.8

Island in the Sun

Score: 6.8

Madame Bovary

Score: 6.8

The Reckless Moment

Score: 6.8

The Pumpkin Eater

Score: 6.7

The Boys from Brazil

Score: 6.7

The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel

Score: 6.7

The Shooting Party

Score: 6.7

Night of 100 Stars

Score: 6.7

Mandingo

Score: 6.6

Kidnap Syndicate

Score: 6.6

Heaven Can Wait

Score: 6.6

Uncertain Verification

Score: 6.6

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman

Score: 6.6

Caught

Score: 6.6

Botany Bay

Score: 6.5

Home, James

Score: 6.5

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

Score: 6.5

Hotel Reserve

Score: 6.5

The Flower in His Mouth

Score: 6.5

Inside Out

Score: 6.5

The Fall of the Roman Empire

Score: 6.5

The Night Has Eyes

Score: 6.4

Murder by Decree

Score: 6.4

Lasseter's Bones

Score: 6.4

The Trials of Oscar Wilde

Score: 6.4

The Seventh Veil

Score: 6.4

The Wicked Lady

Score: 6.4

Thunder Rock

Score: 6.3

Kill!

Score: 6.3

They Met in the Dark

Score: 6.3

The London Nobody Knows

Score: 6.3

Ivanhoe

Score: 6.3

Georgy Girl

Score: 6.3

The Desert Rats

Score: 6.3

North Sea Hijack

Score: 6.3

Escape from Zahrain

Score: 6.3

The Decks Ran Red

Score: 6.3

Cry Terror!

Score: 6.3

The Passage

Score: 6.2

The Sea Gull

Score: 6.2

Great Expectations

Score: 6.2

The Deadly Affair

Score: 6.2

Fire Over England

Score: 6.2

Mayerling

Score: 6.2

The Man in Grey

Score: 6.0

Twice Branded

Score: 6.0

Alexandre

Score: 6.0

Roger Moore: A Matter of Class

Score: 6.0

Secret of Stamboul

Score: 6.0

The Left Hand of the Law

Score: 6.0

Alibi

Score: 6.0

Tiara Tahiti

Score: 6.0

Child's Play

Score: 6.0

The Water Babies

Score: 6.0

The MacKintosh Man

Score: 6.0

Voyage of the Damned

Score: 6.0

Duffy

Score: 6.0

Prince Valiant

Score: 6.0

A Touch of Larceny

Score: 5.9

The Marseille Contract

Score: 5.9

Age of Consent

Score: 5.9

The Uninhibited

Score: 5.8

Genghis Khan

Score: 5.8

11 Harrowhouse

Score: 5.8

Face to Face

Score: 5.7

Candlelight in Algeria

Score: 5.7

Fanny by Gaslight

Score: 5.7

Cold Sweat

Score: 5.7

The Story of Three Loves

Score: 5.6

A Place of One's Own

Score: 5.6

Dr. Fischer of Geneva

Score: 5.6

Late Extra

Score: 5.6

Stranger in the House

Score: 5.6

The High Command

Score: 5.6

They Were Sisters

Score: 5.6

Spring and Port Wine

Score: 5.6

Yellowbeard

Score: 5.5

Charade

Score: 5.5

Hatter's Castle

Score: 5.5

The Assisi Underground

Score: 5.2

One Way Street

Score: 5.2

Lady Possessed

Score: 5.1

Fear in the City

Score: 5.1

People of the Wind

Score: 5.0

Autobiography of a Princess

Score: 5.0

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love

Score: 5.0

Bloodline

Score: 4.9

Hero's Island

Score: 4.8

I Met a Murderer

Score: 4.7

The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go

Score: 4.6

Bad Man's River

Score: 4.5

Secret Mission

Score: 4.3

The Marriage-Go-Round

Score: 4.2

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel

Score: 4.1

The Mill on the Floss

Score: 4.0

A Dangerous Summer

Score: 4.0

The Search for the Nile

Score: 0.0

John Brown's Raid

Score: 0.0

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

Score: 0.0

The Glory of the Garden

Score: 0.0

The Star of Bethlehem

Score: 0.0

Catch as Catch Can

Score: 0.0

The Popes and Their Art

Score: 0.0

Ellis in Freedomland

Score: 0.0

Group Madness

Score: 0.0

The Patient Vanishes

Score: 0.0

Torpedo Bay

Score: 0.0

The Reformation: Age of Revolt

Score: 0.0

Blind Man's Bluff

Score: 0.0

Prison Breaker

Score: 0.0

Troubled Waters

Score: 0.0

The Circle

Score: 0.0

The Miser

Score: 0.0

Bees on the Boat-Deck

Score: 0.0

Cyrano de Bergerac

Score: 0.0

The Moon in the Yellow River

Score: 0.0

Theatre 62: Rebecca

Score: 0.0

James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate

Score: 0.0

John Keats: His Life and Death

Score: 0.0

The Wind in the Wires

Score: 0.0

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories

Score: 0.0

The Search for Alexander the Great

Score: 0.0

Played in tv shows:

Frankenstein: The True Story

Score: 8.5

Hollywood

Score: 8.3

Unknown Chaplin

Score: 8.0

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Score: 7.8

Jesus of Nazareth

Score: 7.8

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Score: 7.5

George Washington

Score: 7.4

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Score: 7.3

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Score: 7.3

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Score: 7.0

The Bob Hope Show

Score: 7.0

What's My Line?

Score: 6.9

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Score: 6.9

What's My Line?

Score: 6.9

Salem's Lot

Score: 6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

Score: 6.8

Lux Video Theatre

Score: 6.3

The DuPont Show with June Allyson

Score: 6.3

General Electric Theater

Score: 6.3

The Merv Griffin Show

Score: 6.2

ABC Stage 67

Score: 6.2

The Search for the Nile

Score: 6.0

Apropos Film

Score: 6.0

V.I.P. Schaukel

Score: 6.0

Stoney Burke

Score: 5.7

The Steve Allen Show

Score: 5.6

Dr. Kildare

Score: 5.5

The Mike Douglas Show

Score: 5.4

A.D.

Score: 5.1

Talking Pictures

Score: 5.0

Origins of the Mafia

Score: 0.0

Appointment With Destiny

Score: 0.0

Panic!

Score: 0.0