
Interprétation · Né(e) en 1909 · Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
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.

Bob the Builder: Building Sky High
2016
2016 · Writer

Lasseter's Bones
2012
2012 · Archival Footage

Halloween Monster Bash
1991
1991 · Stephen Deremid (archive footage)

The Assisi Underground
1985
1985 · Bishop Nicolini

A.D. - Anno Domini
1985
1985 · Tiberius

The Shooting Party
1985
1985 · Sir Randolph Nettleby

Le docteur Fischer de Genève
1984
1984 · Dr. Fischer

George Washington
1984
1984 · Gen. Edward Braddock

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
1983 · Demon

Barbe d'or et les pirates
1983
1983 · Captain Hughes

Alexandre
1983
1983 · The Father

The Popes and Their Art
1983
1983 · Presentor

Le Verdict
1982
1982 · Ed Concannon

A Dangerous Summer
1982
1982 · George Engels

Meurtre au soleil
1982
1982 · Odell Gardener

Ivanhoe
1982
1982 · Isaac of York

Les Loups de haute mer
1980
1980 · Admiral Brindsen

Les Vampires de Salem
1979
1979 · Richard K. Straker

Liés par le sang
1979
1979 · Sir Alec Nichols

Passeur D'hommes
1979
1979 · Professor Bergson

Meurtre par décret
1979
1979 · Dr. Watson

Ces garçons qui venaient du Brésil
1978
1978 · Eduard Seibert

Le ciel peut attendre
1978
1978 · Mr. Jordan

Les Enfants de la rivière
1978
1978 · Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark

Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
1977
1977 · Narrator - English version

Jésus de Nazareth
1977
1977 · Joseph of Arimathea

Croix de fer
1977
1977 · Oberst Brandt

Le Voyage des damnés
1976
1976 · Dr. Juan Remos

Alle origini della mafia
1976
1976 · Vianisi

People of the Wind
1976
1976 · Jafar Qoli (voice)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
1976 · (archive footage)

La peur règne sur la ville
1976
1976 · Chief of Police

Les maîtres
1975
1975 · Avv. Antonio Bellocampo

L'enlèvement
1975
1975 · Ernst Furben

Autobiography of a Princess
1975
1975 · Cyril Sahib

Tireur d'élite
1975
1975 · Senatore Leandri

Colère noire
1975
1975 · Filippini

Mandingo
1975
1975 · Warren Maxwell

Le Troisième œil
1974
1974 · Y.Y. Go

Fric frac, rue des diams
1974
1974 · Charles D. Watts

Frankenstein: The True Story
1974
1974 · Dr. John Polidori

Marseille contrat
1974
1974 · Jacques Brizard

Les Grandes Espérances
1974
1974 · Magwitch

La véritable histoire de Frankenstein
1973
1973 · Dr. John Polidori

Le piège
1973
1973 · Sir George Wheeler

Les Invitations dangereuses
1973
1973 · Philip Dexter

Les Yeux de Satan
1972
1972 · Jerome Malley

Police Magnum
1971
1971 · Alan Hamilton

Les 4 Mercenaires d'El Paso
1971
1971 · Francisco Paco Montero

De la part des copains
1970
1970 · Captain Ross

Spring and Port Wine
1970
1970 · Rafe Crompton

Age of Consent
1969
1969 · Bradley Morahan

The Sea Gull
1968
1968 · Trigorin

The London Nobody Knows
1968
1968 · Himself - Narrator

Mayerling
1968
1968 · Franz Joseph I of Austria

Duffy, le renard de Tanger
1968
1968 · Charles Calvert

L'étranger dans la maison
1967
1967 · John Sawyer

M15 demande protection
1967
1967 · Charles Dobbs

ABC Stage 67
1966
1966 · Otto Hoffman

Georgy Girl
1966
1966 · James Leamington

Le Crépuscule des Aigles
1966
1966 · General Count von Klugermann

La verifica incerta
1965
1965 · (archive footage)

Les Pianos mécaniques
1965
1965 · Pascal Regnier

Genghis Khan
1965
1965 · Kam Ling

Lord Jim
1965
1965 · Gentleman Brown

Le Mangeur de citrouilles
1964
1964 · Bob Conway

La Chute de l'Empire romain
1964
1964 · Timonides

Beta Som
1963
1963 · Captain Blayne

Stoney Burke
1962
1962 · The Derelict

Suspicion
1962
1962 · Warren Barrow

Hero's Island
1962
1962 · Jacob Weber

Tiara Tahiti
1962
1962 · Captain Brett Aimsley

Lolita
1962
1962 · Prof. Humbert Humbert

Les Fuyards du Zahrain
1962
1962 · Johnson

Theatre 62: Rebecca
1962
1962 · Maxim de Winter

Dr. Kildare
1961
1961 · Dr. Maxwell Becker

Le Manège du ménage
1961
1961 · Paul Delville

John Brown's Raid
1960
1960 · John Brown

Les Procès d'Oscar Wilde
1960
1960 · Edward Carson

Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
1960
1960 · Hans Frick

Un brin d'escroquerie
1960
1960 · Cmdr. Max Easton

Voyage au centre de la Terre
1959
1959 · Oliver Lindenbrook

The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
1959 · Henry Chambers

La Mort aux trousses
1959
1959 · Phillip Vandamm

The Decks Ran Red
1958
1958 · Capt. Edwin Rummill

Cri de terreur
1958
1958 · Jim Molner
The Thundering Wave
1957
1957 · Sidney Lowe

Une île au soleil
1957
1957 · Maxwell Fleury

Derrière le miroir
1956
1956 · Ed Avery

Forever, Darling
1956
1956 · Guardian Angel

20 000 Lieues sous les mers
1954
1954 · Captain Nemo

The Star of Bethlehem
1954
1954 · Réalisation

Une étoile est née
1954
1954 · Norman Maine

Prince Vaillant
1954
1954 · Sir Brack
The Child
1954
1954 · Réalisation

L'Homme de Berlin
1953
1953 · Ivo Kern

Charade
1953
1953 · The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson

Jules César
1953
1953 · Brutus

Les Rats du Désert
1953
1953 · Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel

Histoire de trois amours
1953
1953 · Charles Coutray

General Electric Theater
1953
1953 · Wayne Sebastian

Les bagnards de Botany Bay
1952
1952 · Capt. Paul Gilbert

Le Prisonnier de Zenda
1952
1952 · Rupert of Hentzau

Face to Face
1952
1952 · The Captain

Ellis in Freedomland
1952
1952 · The Refrigerator (voice)

L'Affaire Cicéron
1952
1952 · Ulysses Diello

Lady Possessed
1952
1952 · Jimmy Del Palma

Le Renard du désert
1951
1951 · Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
1951 · Captain Vialez

Pandora
1951
1951 · Hendrick van der Zee

L'Impasse maudite
1950
1950 · Dr. Frank Matson

Ville haute, ville basse
1949
1949 · Brandon Bourne

Les Désemparés
1949
1949 · Martin Donnelly

Madame Bovary
1949
1949 · Gustave Flaubert

Pris au piège
1949
1949 · Larry Quinada

La vengeance du docteur Joyce
1947
1947 · Michael Joyce

Huit heures de sursis
1947
1947 · Johnny McQueen

The Wicked Lady
1945
1945 · Captain Jerry Jackson

Le Septième Voile
1945
1945 · Nicholas Cunningham

They Were Sisters
1945
1945 · Geoffrey Lee

A Place of One's Own
1945
1945 · Henry Smedhurst

Hotel Reserve
1944
1944 · Peter Vadassy

l'homme fatal
1944
1944 · Lord Manderstoke

Opération Torch
1944
1944 · Alan Thurston

They Met in the Dark
1943
1943 · Richard Francis Heritage

L'Homme en gris
1943
1943 · Lord Rohan

The Bells Go Down
1943
1943 · Ted Robbins

Thunder Rock
1942
1942 · Streeter

Service secret
1942
1942 · Raoul de Carnot

Alibi
1942
1942 · Andre Laurent

La nuit a des yeux
1942
1942 · Stephen Deremid

Hatter's Castle
1942
1942 · Dr. Renwick

The Patient Vanishes
1941
1941 · Mick Cardby
The Circle
1939
1939 · Edward Luton

L'avare
1939
1939 · Valere - In love with Elise

I Met a Murderer
1939
1939 · Mark Warrow
Bees on the Boat-Deck
1939
1939 · Robert Patch
The Moon in the Yellow River
1938
1938 · Darrell Blake
Cyrano de Bergerac
1938
1938 · Christian de Neuvillette

Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
1937
1937 · Jean Tallien

The High Command
1937
1937 · Capt. Heverell
Catch as Catch Can
1937
1937 · Robert Leyland

L'invincible armada
1937
1937 · Hillary Vane

The Mill on the Floss
1937
1937 · Tom Tulliver

The Secret of Stamboul
1936
1936 · Larry

Twice Branded
1936
1936 · Henry Hamilton
Blind Man's Bluff
1936
1936 · Stephen Neville
Troubled Waters
1936
1936 · John Merriman

Prison Breaker
1936
1936 · 'Bunny' Barnes

Late Extra
1935
1935 · Jim Martin
La Mort aux trousses
1959