Acting
James Mason
FR, EN, IT, ES cinema · 155 credits
Born
15 May 1909
Died
27 July 1984 (aged 75)
Birthplace
Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Also known as Джеймс Мейсон · James Neville Mason · Джеймс Невилл Мэйсон · Джеймс Мэйсон · جیمز میسون
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.
Known for
Filmography
Kubrick by Kubrick
as Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy
as Self (archive footage)
Churchill and the Movie Mogul
as Self (archive footage)
Lasseter's Bones
as Archival Footage
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
as Self (archive)
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
as Self (archive footage)
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
as Self (archive footage)
Halloween Monster Bash
as Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
The Shooting Party
as Sir Randolph Nettleby
The Assisi Underground
as Bishop Nicolini
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
as Dr. Fischer
House Without Foundation
1984
House Without Foundation
as Self - Narrator
Yellowbeard
as Captain Hughes
Alexandre
as The Father
Group Madness
as Self
The Popes and Their Art
as Presentor
Evil Under the Sun
as Odell Gardener
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
as Self / Odell Gardener
The Verdict
as Ed Concannon
Ivanhoe
as Isaac of York
A Dangerous Summer
as George Engels
The Glory of the Garden
as Narrator
North Sea Hijack
as Admiral Brindsen
Bloodline
as Sir Alec Nichols
Murder by Decree
as Dr. Watson
The Passage
as Professor Bergson
Heaven Can Wait
as Mr. Jordan
The Water Babies
as Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
The Boys from Brazil
as Eduard Seibert
Cross of Iron
as Oberst Brandt
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
as Narrator - English version
Fear in the City
as Chief of Police
Voyage of the Damned
as Dr. Juan Remos
People of the Wind
as Jafar Qoli (voice)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as (archive footage)
Mandingo
as Warren Maxwell
Kidnap Syndicate
as Filippini
Inside Out
as Ernst Furben
The Flower in His Mouth
as Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
The Left Hand of the Law
as Senatore Leandri
Autobiography of a Princess
as Cyril Sahib
Frankenstein: The True Story
as Dr. John Polidori
Great Expectations
as Magwitch
The Marseille Contract
as Jacques Brizard
11 Harrowhouse
as Charles D. Watts
The Last of Sheila
as Philip Dexter
The MacKintosh Man
as Sir George Wheeler
The Wind in the Wires
as Narrator
Child's Play
as Jerome Malley
Home, James
as Self
Bad Man's River
as Francisco Paco Montero
Kill!
as Alan Hamilton
Cold Sweat
as Captain Ross
Spring and Port Wine
as Rafe Crompton
Age of Consent
as Bradley Morahan, Producer
Mayerling
as Franz Joseph I of Austria
The London Nobody Knows
as Himself - Narrator
Duffy
as Charles Calvert
The Sea Gull
as Trigorin
The Deadly Affair
as Charles Dobbs
Stranger in the House
as John Sawyer
Georgy Girl
as James Leamington
The Blue Max
as General Count von Klugermann
Genghis Khan
as Kam Ling
Lord Jim
as Gentleman Brown
Uncertain Verification
as (archive footage)
The Uninhibited
as Pascal Regnier
The Fall of the Roman Empire
as Timonides
The Pumpkin Eater
as Bob Conway
Torpedo Bay
as Captain Blayne
Lolita
as Prof. Humbert Humbert
Theatre 62: Rebecca
as Maxim de Winter
Tiara Tahiti
as Captain Brett Aimsley
Escape from Zahrain
as Johnson
Hero's Island
as Jacob Weber
The Marriage-Go-Round
as Paul Delville
A Touch of Larceny
as Cmdr. Max Easton
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
as Edward Carson
John Brown's Raid
as John Brown
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
as Hans Frick
North by Northwest
as Phillip Vandamm
Journey to the Center of the Earth
as Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
Cry Terror!
as Jim Molner
The Decks Ran Red
as Capt. Edwin Rummill
Island in the Sun
as Maxwell Fleury
Bigger Than Life
as Ed Avery, Producer, Additional Writing
Forever, Darling
as Guardian Angel
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
as Captain Nemo
A Star Is Born
as Norman Maine
Prince Valiant
as Sir Brack
The Star of Bethlehem
as Himself, Director, Producer
The Man Between
as Ivo Kern
The Desert Rats
as Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
Julius Caesar
as Brutus
The Tell-Tale Heart
as Narrator
The Story of Three Loves
as Charles Coutray
Charade
as The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson, Producer, Writer
The Prisoner of Zenda
as Rupert of Hentzau
5 Fingers
as Ulysses Diello
Botany Bay
as Capt. Paul Gilbert
Face to Face
as The Captain
Lady Possessed
as Jimmy Del Palma, Screenplay, Producer
Ellis in Freedomland
as The Refrigerator (voice)
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Pandora and the Flying Dutchman
as Hendrick van der Zee
One Way Street
as Dr. Frank Matson
The Reckless Moment
as Martin Donnelly
Caught
as Larry Quinada
Madame Bovary
as Gustave Flaubert
East Side, West Side
as Brandon Bourne
Odd Man Out
as Johnny McQueen
The Upturned Glass
as Michael Joyce, Producer
The Wicked Lady
as Captain Jerry Jackson
A Place of One's Own
as Henry Smedhurst
The Seventh Veil
as Nicholas Cunningham
They Were Sisters
as Geoffrey Lee
Hotel Reserve
as Peter Vadassy
Fanny by Gaslight
as Lord Manderstoke
Candlelight in Algeria
as Alan Thurston
The Man in Grey
as Lord Rohan
They Met in the Dark
as Richard Francis Heritage
The Bells Go Down
as Ted Robbins
Secret Mission
as Raoul de Carnot
Hatter's Castle
as Dr. Renwick
Thunder Rock
as Streeter
The Night Has Eyes
as Stephen Deremid
Alibi
as Andre Laurent
The Patient Vanishes
as Mick Cardby
I Met a Murderer
as Mark Warrow, Story
Bees on the Boat-Deck
1939
Bees on the Boat-Deck
as Robert Patch
The Miser
as Valere - In love with Elise
The Circle
1939
The Circle
as Edward Luton
Cyrano de Bergerac
1938
Cyrano de Bergerac
as Christian de Neuvillette
Fire Over England
as Hillary Vane
The High Command
as Capt. Heverell
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
as Jean Tallien
The Mill on the Floss
as Tom Tulliver
Catch as Catch Can
1937
Catch as Catch Can
as Robert Leyland
Troubled Waters
1936
Troubled Waters
as John Merriman
Prison Breaker
as 'Bunny' Barnes
Blind Man's Bluff
1936
Blind Man's Bluff
as Stephen Neville
Twice Branded
as Henry Hamilton
Late Extra
as Jim Martin