James Mason
Birthday: 1909-05-15
Deathday: 1984-04-26
Birthplace: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Gender: Male
Drafted: 0
Drafted By: Unowned
Owned By: Unowned
Owned Wins: 0
Owned Noms: 0
Win Bonus: 0
Nom Bonus: 0
Total Points: 0
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.
Career Statisics
| Season | Age | Movie | Role | Result | Points | |
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| 1955 | 46 | A Star Is Born (1954) | Leading Actor | Nom | 0 | |
| 1967 | 58 | Georgy Girl (1966) | Supporting Actor | Nom | 0 | |
| 1983 | 74 | The Verdict (1982) | Supporting Actor | Nom | 0 | |
| Career | 0 |
Transaction History
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Credits
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2012-08-11 | Lasseter's Bones | Archival Footage |
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1985-05-03 | The Assisi Underground | Bishop Nicolini |
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1985-02-01 | The Shooting Party | Sir Randolph Nettleby |
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1984-10-08 | Dr. Fischer of Geneva | Dr. Fischer |
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1983-11-16 | Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art | Demon |
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1983-06-24 | Yellowbeard | Captain Hughes |
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1983-01-01 | Alexandre | The Father |
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1983-01-01 | The Popes and Their Art | Presentor |
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1982-12-08 | The Verdict | Ed Concannon |
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1982-10-22 | A Dangerous Summer | George Engels |
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1982-03-05 | Evil Under the Sun | Odell Gardener |
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1982-02-23 | Ivanhoe | Isaac of York |
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1980-02-18 | North Sea Hijack | Admiral Brindsen |
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1979-06-29 | Bloodline | Sir Alec Nichols |
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1979-03-09 | The Passage | Professor Bergson |
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1979-02-01 | Murder by Decree | Dr. John H. Watson |
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1978-10-05 | The Boys from Brazil | Eduard Seibert |
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1978-06-28 | Heaven Can Wait | Mr. Jordan |
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1978-06-23 | The Water Babies | Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark |
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1977-03-27 | Jesus Of Nazareth | Joseph of Arimathea |
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1977-01-29 | Cross of Iron | Oberst Brandt |
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1976-12-22 | Voyage of the Damned | Dr. Juan Remos |
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1976-10-29 | People of the Wind | Jafar Qoli (voice) |
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1976-09-14 | Fear in the City | Prosecutor |
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1975-10-30 | The Flower in His Mouth | Avv. Antonio Bellocampo |
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1975-10-19 | Inside Out | Ernst Furben |
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1975-10-05 | Autobiography of a Princess | Cyril Sahib |
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1975-09-03 | The Left Hand of the Law | Senatore Leandri |
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1975-08-27 | Kidnap Syndicate | Filippini |
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1975-06-06 | Mandingo | Warren Maxwell |
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1974-09-26 | 11 Harrowhouse | Charles D. Watts |
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1974-09-19 | Frankenstein: The True Story | Dr. John Polidori |
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1974-09-04 | The Marseille Contract | Jacques Brizard |
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1974-01-01 | Great Expectations | Magwitch |
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1973-11-08 | The MacKintosh Man | Sir George Wheeler |
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1973-06-14 | The Last of Sheila | Philip |
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1972-12-12 | Child's Play | Jerome Malley |
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1971-12-10 | Kill! | Alan Hamilton |
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1971-12-03 | Bad Man's River | Francisco Paco Montero |
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1970-12-18 | Cold Sweat | Captain Ross |
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1970-10-02 | Spring and Port Wine | Rafe Crompton |
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1970-01-01 | The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go | Y.Y. Go |
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1969-05-13 | Age of Consent | Bradley Morahan |
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1968-12-23 | The Sea Gull | Trigorin |
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1968-10-31 | Mayerling | Franz Joseph I of Austria |
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1968-09-16 | Duffy | Charles Calvert |
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1967-05-23 | Cop-Out | John Sawyer |
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1967-01-26 | The Deadly Affair | Charles Dobbs |
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1966-08-04 | Georgy Girl | James Leamington |
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1966-06-21 | The Blue Max | General Count von Klugermann |
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1965-04-21 | The Uninhibited | Pascal Regnier |
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1965-04-15 | Genghis Khan | Kam Ling |
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1965-02-15 | Lord Jim | Gentleman Brown |
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1964-07-16 | The Pumpkin Eater | Bob Conway |
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1964-03-24 | The Fall of the Roman Empire | Timonides |
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1963-09-21 | Torpedo Bay | Captain Blayne |
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1962-09-16 | Hero's Island | Jacob Weber |
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1962-07-01 | Tiara Tahiti | Captain Brett Aimsley |
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1962-06-13 | Lolita | Prof. Humbert Humbert |
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1962-05-23 | Escape from Zahrain | Johnson |
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1962-04-08 | Theatre 62: Rebecca | Maxim de Winter |
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1961-01-06 | The Marriage-Go-Round | Paul Delville |
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1960-10-25 | John Brown's Raid | John Brown |
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1960-05-28 | The Trials of Oscar Wilde | Edward Carson |
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1960-02-04 | A Touch of Larceny | Cmdr. Max Easton |
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1959-12-15 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook |
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1959-07-08 | North by Northwest | Phillip Vandamm |
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1958-10-10 | The Decks Ran Red | Capt. Edwin Rummill |
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1958-05-02 | Cry Terror! | Jim Molner |
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1957-06-12 | Island in the Sun | Maxwell Fleury |
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1956-11-20 | Bigger Than Life | Ed Avery |
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1956-02-09 | Forever, Darling | The Guardian Angel |
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1954-12-23 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Captain Nemo |
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1954-10-01 | A Star Is Born | Norman Maine |
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1954-04-05 | Prince Valiant | Sir Brack |
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1953-11-18 | The Man Between | Ivo Kern |
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1953-09-16 | Charade | The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson |
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1953-06-04 | Julius Caesar | Brutus |
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1953-05-20 | The Desert Rats | Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel |
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1953-03-26 | The Story of Three Loves | Charles Coutray |
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1952-12-26 | Botany Bay | Capt. Paul Gilbert |
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1952-11-04 | The Prisoner of Zenda | Rupert of Hentzau |
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1952-11-01 | Face to Face | The Captain |
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1952-06-15 | Ellis in Freedomland | The Refrigerator (voice) |
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1952-02-22 | 5 Fingers | Ulysses Diello |
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1952-01-26 | Lady Possessed | Jimmy Del Palma |
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1951-10-16 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel | Field Marshal Erwin Rommel |
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1951-04-13 | Pandora and the Flying Dutchman | Hendrik van der Zee |
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1950-04-01 | One Way Street | Dr. Frank Matson |
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1949-12-22 | East Side, West Side | Brandon Bourne |
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1949-12-09 | The Reckless Moment | Martin Donnelly |
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1949-08-25 | Madame Bovary | Gustave Flaubert |
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1949-02-17 | Caught | Larry Quinada |
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1947-06-17 | The Upturned Glass | Michael Joyce |
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1947-01-30 | Odd Man Out | Johnny McQueen |
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1945-11-15 | The Wicked Lady | Captain Jerry Jackson |
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1945-10-18 | The Seventh Veil | Nicholas Cunningham |
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1945-07-02 | They Were Sisters | Geoffrey Lee |
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1945-03-20 | A Place of One's Own | Henry Smedhurst |
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1944-06-01 | Hotel Reserve | Peter Vadassy |
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1944-05-08 | Fanny by Gaslight | Lord Manderstoke |
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1944-03-19 | Candlelight in Algeria | Alan Thurston |
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1943-08-11 | They Met in the Dark | Richard Francis Heritage |
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1943-08-06 | The Man in Grey | Lord Rohan |
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1943-05-16 | The Bells Go Down | Ted Robbins |
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1942-12-04 | Thunder Rock | Streeter |
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1942-10-05 | Secret Mission | Raoul de Carnot |
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1942-08-10 | Alibi | Andre Laurent |
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1942-06-01 | The Night Has Eyes | Stephen Deremid |
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1942-02-02 | Hatter's Castle | Dr. Renwick |
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1941-07-21 | The Patient Vanishes | Mick Cardby |
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1939-09-04 | The Circle | Edward Luton |
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1939-03-21 | The Miser | Valere - In love with Elise |
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1939-03-04 | I Met a Murderer | Mark Warrow |
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1939-01-11 | Bees on the Boat-Deck | Robert Patch |
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1938-12-28 | The Moon in the Yellow River | Darrell Blake |
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1938-10-30 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Christian de Neuvillette |
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1937-10-20 | Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel | Jean Tallien |
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1937-08-23 | The High Command | Capt. Heverell |
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1937-07-01 | Catch as Catch Can | Robert Leyland |
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1937-03-05 | Fire Over England | Hillary Vane |
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1937-01-09 | The Mill on the Floss | Tom Tulliver |
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1936-10-05 | Secret of Stamboul | Larry |
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1936-05-11 | Twice Branded | Henry Hamilton |
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1936-03-01 | Blind Man's Bluff | Stephen Neville |
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1936-02-01 | Troubled Waters | John Merriman |
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1936-02-01 | Prison Breaker | 'Bunny' Barnes |
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1935-11-19 | Late Extra | Jim Martin |