Acting
James Mason
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.
Movies with James Mason
Lolita
1962
North by Northwest
1959
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1954
The Verdict
1982
Journey to the Center of the Earth
1959
Mandingo
1975
Kubrick by Kubrick
2020
The Fall of the Roman Empire
1964
Evil Under the Sun
1982
Cross of Iron
1977
Heaven Can Wait
1978
A Star Is Born
1954
Julius Caesar
1953
The Boys from Brazil
1978
Lord Jim
1965
Voyage of the Damned
1976
Cold Sweat
1970
North Sea Hijack
1980
The Blue Max
1966
Caught
1949
Prince Valiant
1954
The Deadly Affair
1967
Murder by Decree
1979
Mayerling
1968
5 Fingers
1952
Madame Bovary
1949
Kill!
1971
Yellowbeard
1983
Tiara Tahiti
1962
Age of Consent
1969
Bigger Than Life
1956
Genghis Khan
1965
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951
The Story of Three Loves
1953
The Passage
1979
The Last of Sheila
1973
The Prisoner of Zenda
1952
Ivanhoe
1982
The Pumpkin Eater
1964
The MacKintosh Man
1973
Georgy Girl
1966
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
1951
The Desert Rats
1953
Night of 100 Stars
1982
One Way Street
1950
The Sea Gull
1968
Lady Possessed
1952
Hotel Reserve
1944
The Man Between
1953
The Water Babies
1978
11 Harrowhouse
1974
Bad Man's River
1971
Sid & Judy
2019
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
1960
The Reckless Moment
1949
The Marseille Contract
1974
Odd Man Out
1947
Bloodline
1979
Group Madness
1983
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Island in the Sun
1957
Alexandre
1983
Hero's Island
1962
Charade
1953
Child's Play
1972
Secret Mission
1942
Great Expectations
1974
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
1984
The Man in Grey
1943
A Touch of Larceny
1960
Inside Out
1975
The Shooting Party
1985
Cry Terror!
1958
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
1995
The Circle
1939
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
1960
Autobiography of a Princess
1975
Home, James
1972
Botany Bay
1952
East Side, West Side
1949
The Wicked Lady
1945
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
Hatter's Castle
1942
Fire Over England
1937
John Brown's Raid
1960
Duffy
1968
Forever, Darling
1956
The Miser
1939
The Seventh Veil
1945
Churchill and the Movie Mogul
2019
Frankenstein: The True Story
1974
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
Ellis in Freedomland
1952
The Assisi Underground
1985
Face to Face
1952
Spring and Port Wine
1970
Theatre 62: Rebecca
1962
Thunder Rock
1942
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
2000
Candlelight in Algeria
1944
Kidnap Syndicate
1975
The High Command
1937
The Uninhibited
1965
Torpedo Bay
1963
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
2009
Escape from Zahrain
1962
They Were Sisters
1945
They Met in the Dark
1943
Uncertain Verification
1965
The Tell-Tale Heart
1953
The Patient Vanishes
1941
Stranger in the House
1967
Fear in the City
1976
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
1982
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
1984
Bees on the Boat-Deck
1939
The Bells Go Down
1943
The Marriage-Go-Round
1961
The Search for Alexander the Great
1981
People of the Wind
1976
The Flower in His Mouth
1975
I Met a Murderer
1939
The Popes and Their Art
1983
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
1974
The Night Has Eyes
1942
The Mill on the Floss
1937
The Left Hand of the Law
1975
Prison Breaker
1936
The Upturned Glass
1947
Lasseter's Bones
2012
A Place of One's Own
1945
The Star of Bethlehem
1954
A Dangerous Summer
1982
Halloween Monster Bash
1991
Twice Branded
1936
Late Extra
1935
Catch as Catch Can
1937
The Decks Ran Red
1958
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
1973
Alibi
1942
The Glory of the Garden
1982
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1937
The Moon in the Yellow River
1938
The Secret of Stamboul
1936
Cyrano de Bergerac
1938
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
1977
John Keats: His Life and Death
1973
The London Nobody Knows
1968
Troubled Waters
1936
The Wind in the Wires
1972
Blind Man's Bluff
1936
House Without Foundation
1984
TV Shows with James Mason
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Dr. Kildare
1961
What's My Line?
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
The Steve Allen Show
1956
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
The Bob Hope Show
1950
Film '72
1971
Jesus of Nazareth
1977
Stoney Burke
1962
Talking Pictures
2013
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
Lux Video Theatre
1950
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
Salem's Lot
1979
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1967
Panic!
1957
A.D.
1985
ABC Stage 67
1966
Hollywood
1980
George Washington
1984
Origins of the Mafia
1976
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
General Electric Theater
1953
Frankenstein: The True Story
1973
The Search for the Nile
1971
Unknown Chaplin
1983
The Search for Alexander the Great
1981
Appointment With Destiny
1971
Apropos Film
1967