James Mason
James Mason
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.
Acted Movies
Director: Sidney Lumet
Writers: Jay Presson Allen,
Cast: Charlotte Rampling, Edward Binns, Jack Warden, James Handy, James Mason, Julie Bovasso, Lindsay Crouse, Milo O’Shea, Paul Newman, Roxanne Hart,
Director: Guy Hamilton
Writers: Barry Sandler,
Cast: Colin Blakely, Denis Quilley, Diana Rigg, James Mason, Jane Birkin, Maggie Smith, Nicholas Clay, Peter Ustinov, Roddy McDowall, Sylvia Miles,
Director: Douglas Camfield
Writers: John Gay,
Cast: Anthony Andrews, David Robb, James Mason, Julian Glover, Michael Gothard, Michael Hordern, Ronald Pickup, Sam Neill, Stuart Wilson, Tony Haygarth,
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Writers: Jack Davies,
Cast: Anthony Perkins, David Hedison, David Wood, Faith Brook, George Baker, Jack Watson, James Mason, Jeremy Clyde, Michael Parks, Roger Moore,
Director: Warren Beatty
Writers: Warren Beatty,
Cast: Buck Henry, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon, Hamilton Camp, Jack Warden, James Mason, Joseph Maher, Julie Christie, Vincent Gardenia, Warren Beatty,
Director: Sam Peckinpah
Writers: Walter Kelley,
Cast: Burkhard Driest, David Warner, Dieter Schidor, Fred Stillkrauth, James Coburn, James Mason, Klaus Löwitsch, Maximilian Schell, Roger Fritz, Vadim Glowna,
Director: Richard Fleischer
Writers: Norman Wexler,
Cast: Brenda Sykes, James Mason, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Ken Norton, Lillian Hayman, Paul Benedict, Perry King, Richard Ward, Roy Poole, Susan George,
Director: John Huston
Writers: Walter Hill,
Cast: Dominique Sanda, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, James Mason, Michael Hordern, Nigel Patrick, Paul Newman, Percy Herbert, Peter Vaughan, Roland Culver,
Director: Herbert Ross
Writers: Stephen Sondheim,
Cast: Dyan Cannon, Ian McShane, James Coburn, James Mason, Joan Hackett, Pierre Rosso, Raquel Welch, Richard Benjamin, Serge Citon, Yvonne Romain,
Director: Sidney Lumet
Writers: Leon Prochnik,
Cast: Beau Bridges, Brian Chapin, Bryant Fraser, Charles White, David Rounds, James Mason, Jamie Alexander, Kate Harrington, Robert Preston, Ron Weyand,
Director: Terence Young
Writers: Jo Eisinger,
Cast: Charles Bronson, James Mason, Jean Topart, Jill Ireland, Liv Ullmann, Luigi Pistilli, Michel Constantin, Paul Bonifas, Sabine Sun, Yannick Delulle,
Director: John Guillermin
Writers: Jack Seddon,
Cast: Anton Diffring, Derek Newark, Derren Nesbitt, George Peppard, Harry Townes, James Mason, Jeremy Kemp, Karl Michael Vogler, Peter Woodthorpe, Ursula Andress,
Director: Anthony Mann
Writers: Basilio Franchina,
Cast: Alec Guinness, Anthony Quayle, Christopher Plummer, Eric Porter, James Mason, John Ireland, Mel Ferrer, Omar Sharif, Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd,
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Writers: Vladimir Nabokov,
Cast: Bill Greene, Cec Linder, Diana Decker, Gary Cockrell, James Mason, Jerry Stovin, Lois Maxwell, Shelley Winters, Shirley Douglas, Sue Lyon,
Director: Henry Levin
Writers: Walter Reisch,
Cast: Alan Napier, Alex Finlayson, Arlene Dahl, Ben Wright, Diane Baker, Edith Evanson, James Mason, Pat Boone, Peter Ronson, Thayer David,
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Ernest Lehman,
Cast: Adam Williams, Cary Grant, Edward Platt, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, Josephine Hutchinson, Leo G. Carroll, Martin Landau, Philip Ober,
Director: Nicholas Ray
Writers: Cyril Hume,
Cast: Barbara Rush, Betty Caulfield, Christopher Olsen, James Mason, Kipp Hamilton, Rachel Stephens, Robert F. Simon, Roland Winters, Rusty Lane, Walter Matthau,
Director: Richard Fleischer
Writers: Earl Felton,
Cast: Carleton Young, Gloria Pall, J.M. Kerrigan, James Mason, Kirk Douglas, Paul Lukas, Percy Helton, Peter Lorre, Robert J. Wilke, Ted de Corsia,
Director: George Cukor
Writers: Moss Hart,
Cast: Amanda Blake, Charles Bickford, Hazel Shermet, Irving Bacon, Jack Carson, James Brown, James Mason, Judy Garland, Lucy Marlow, Tommy Noonan,
Director: Henry Hathaway
Writers: Dudley Nichols,
Cast: Barry Jones, Brian Aherne, Debra Paget, Donald Crisp, James Mason, Janet Leigh, Mary Philips, Robert Wagner, Sterling Hayden, Victor McLaglen,
Director: Carol Reed
Writers: Walter Ebert,
Cast: Aribert Wäscher, Claire Bloom, Dieter Krause, Ernst Schröder, Geoffrey Toone, Hilde Sessak, Hildegard Knef, James Mason, Karl John, Ljuba Welitsch,
Director: Robert Wise
Writers: Richard Murphy,
Cast: Ben Wright, Charles Davis, Charles Tingwell, Chips Rafferty, James Mason, Patrick Aherne, Richard Burton, Robert Douglas, Robert Newton, Torin Thatcher,
Director: Richard Thorpe
Writers: Edward E. Rose,
Cast: Deborah Kerr, Francis Pierlot, James Mason, Jane Greer, Lewis Stone, Louis Calhern, Peter Brocco, Robert Coote, Robert Douglas, Stewart Granger,
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writers: Michael Wilson,
Cast: Ben Astar, Danielle Darrieux, Diane Adrian, Herbert Berghof, James Mason, John Wengraf, Michael Rennie, Oskar Karlweis, Roger Plowden, Walter Hampden,
Director: Albert Lewin
Writers: Albert Lewin,
Cast: Abraham Sofaer, Ava Gardner, Harold Warrender, James Mason, John Laurie, Mario Cabré, Marius Goring, Nigel Patrick, Patricia Raine, Sheila Sim,
Director: Max Ophüls
Writers: Henry Garson,
Cast: Al Bain, David Bair, Geraldine Brooks, Henry O'Neill, Jack Baker, James Mason, Jessie Arnold, Joan Bennett, Roy Roberts, Shepperd Strudwick,
Director: Carol Reed
Writers: R.C. Sherriff,
Cast: Cyril Cusack, Denis O'Dea, F.J. McCormick, Fay Compton, James Mason, Kathleen Ryan, Maureen Delaney, Robert Newton, W.G. Fay, William Hartnell,