James Mason
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday15 May 1909
Died27 July 1984 (age 75)
Place of birthHuddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Known credits187
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 …
Kubrick by Kubrick
2020 · Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Churchill and the Movie Mogul
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Bob the Builder: Building Sky High
2016 · Writer
Talking Pictures
2013 · Self (archive footage)
Lasseter's Bones
2012 · Archival Footage
Passion & Poetry: Sam Peckinpah's War
2011 · In Memory Of
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
2009 · Self (archive)
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
2000 · Self (archive footage)
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
1995 · Self (archive footage)
Halloween Monster Bash
1991 · Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
The Assisi Underground
1985 · Bishop Nicolini
A.D.
1985 · Tiberius
The Shooting Party
1985 · Sir Randolph Nettleby
Dr. Fischer of Geneva
1984 · Dr. Fischer
George Washington
1984 · Gen. Edward Braddock
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
1984 · Self
House Without Foundation
1984 · Self - Narrator
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983 · Demon
Yellowbeard
1983 · Captain Hughes
Group Madness
1983 · Self
Unknown Chaplin
1983 · Narrator (voice)
Alexandre
1983 · The Father
The Popes and Their Art
1983 · Presentor
The Verdict
1982 · Ed Concannon
A Dangerous Summer
1982 · George Engels
The Glory of the Garden
1982 · Narrator
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
Evil Under the Sun
1982 · Odell Gardener
Ivanhoe
1982 · Isaac of York
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
1982 · Self / Odell Gardener
The Search for Alexander the Great
1981 · Narrator
North Sea Hijack
1980 · Admiral Brindsen
Hollywood
1980 · Self - Narrator
Salem's Lot
1979 · Richard K. Straker
Bloodline
1979 · Sir Alec Nichols
The Passage
1979 · Professor Bergson
Murder by Decree
1979 · Dr. Watson
The Boys from Brazil
1978 · Eduard Seibert
Heaven Can Wait
1978 · Mr. Jordan
The Water Babies
1978 · Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
1977 · Narrator - English version
Jesus of Nazareth
1977 · Joseph of Arimathea
Cross of Iron
1977 · Oberst Brandt
Voyage of the Damned
1976 · Dr. Juan Remos
Origins of the Mafia
1976 · Vianisi
People of the Wind
1976 · Jafar Qoli (voice)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976 · Self (archive footage)
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