

Cast & creator
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Mike Douglas Show, The Merv Griffin Show
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.
Also known as: Джеймс Мейсон, James Neville Mason, Джеймс Невилл Мэйсон, Джеймс Мэйсон, جیمز میسون
165
film credits
35
television credits
185
1935–2020 · acting roles
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Self
1962
Self
1961
Self
1962
Self
1950
Dr. Maxwell Becker
1961
Warren Barrow
1962
Self
1957
Self
1950
Self
1948Self
1971
Self - Guest
1956
Henry Chambers
1959Self - Host
1950Interactive Manager
1950
The Derelict
1962Self
1971
Otto Hoffman
1966
Self
1967
Joseph of Arimathea
1977
Richard K. Straker
1979
Self (archive footage)
2013
Phillip Vandamm
1959

Prof. Humbert Humbert
1962
Odell Gardener
1982
Tiberius
1985
Captain Nemo
1954
Oberst Brandt
1977
Self - Narrator
1980
Vianisi
1976
Self (archive footage)
2020
Sir Oliver S. Lindenbrook
1959
Wayne Sebastian
1953
Timonides
1964
Ed Concannon
1982
Norman Maine
1954
Captain Vialez
1951
Self - Host
1951
Eduard Seibert
1978
Dr. John Polidori
1973
Warren Maxwell
1975
Mr. Jordan
1978
Dr. Juan Remos
1976
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
1951
Philip Dexter
1973
Brutus
1953
Gen. Edward Braddock
1984
Captain Ross
1970
Admiral Brindsen
1980
Charles Coutray
1953
Captain Hughes
1983
Narrator (voice)
1983Narrator
1971
Field Marshal Erwin von Rommel
1953
Gustave Flaubert
1949Director
1954
Gentleman Brown
1965
Dr. Watson
1979
Self
1982
Maxwell Fleury
1957
Francisco Paco Montero
1971
Franz Joseph I of Austria
1968
General Count von Klugermann
1966
Sir Brack
1954
Bob Conway
1964
Sir George Wheeler
1973
Brandon Bourne
1949
Hendrick van der Zee
1951
Charles Dobbs
1967
Bradley Morahan
1969
Producer
1969
Peter Vadassy
1944
Ulysses Diello
1952
Larry Quinada
1949(archive footage)
1976
Martin Donnelly
1949Self
1967
Dr. John Polidori
1974
Lord Rohan
1943
Edward Carson
1960
Johnny McQueen
1947
Rupert of Hentzau
1952
Self (archive footage)
1995
Kam Ling
1965
Isaac of York
1982
Capt. Edwin Rummill
1958
Professor Bergson
1979
James Leamington
1966
Mr. Grimes / Voice of Killer Shark
1978
Ed Avery
1956
Producer
1956
Additional Writing
1956
Hillary Vane
1937
Ivo Kern
1953
Cmdr. Max Easton
1960
Captain Brett Aimsley
1962
Alan Hamilton
1971
Jimmy Del Palma
1952
Screenplay
1952
Producer
1952
Y.Y. Go
1974
Filippini
1975
Hans Frick
1960
Narrator
1971
John Brown
1960
Self (archive footage)
2019
Sir Alec Nichols
1979Edward Luton
1939
The Murderer / Maj. Linden / Jonah Watson
1953
Producer
1953
Writer
1953
Raoul de Carnot
1942
Narrator
1973
Magwitch
1974
Dr. Frank Matson
1950
John Sawyer
1967
Ernst Furben
1975
Narrator
1953
Stephen Deremid
1942
Charles D. Watts
1974
Self
1984
Self (archive)
2009
Johnson
1962
Rafe Crompton
1970
Valere - In love with Elise
1939
In Memory Of
2011
Larry
1936
Jerome Malley
1972
Jacques Brizard
1974
Self (archive footage)
2000
Jean Tallien
1937
Charles Calvert
1968
Jim Molner
1958
Paul Delville
1961
Cyril Sahib
1975
Self / Odell Gardener
1982
Senatore Leandri
1975
Pascal Regnier
1965
Self (archive footage)
2019
Lord Manderstoke
1944
The Father
1983
Ted Robbins
1943
Captain Jerry Jackson
1945
Bishop Nicolini
1985
Capt. Paul Gilbert
1952
Mark Warrow
1939
Story
1939
Jacob Weber
1962Robert Patch
1939
Sir Randolph Nettleby
1985
Demon
1983
Nicholas Cunningham
1945
Trigorin
1968
Writer
2016
Presentor
1983
Henry Smedhurst
1945
The Refrigerator (voice)
1952
Guardian Angel
1956
Chief of Police
1976
Tom Tulliver
1937
Jafar Qoli (voice)
1976
Captain Blayne
1963
Dr. Fischer
1984
Himself
1954
Producer
1954
Director
1954
Self
1983
The Captain
1952
Richard Francis Heritage
1943Robert Leyland
1937
Maxim de Winter
1962Darrell Blake
1938
Geoffrey Lee
1945
'Bunny' Barnes
1936
Michael Joyce
1947
Producer
1947Stephen Neville
1936
Archival Footage
2012
Jim Martin
1935
Narrator
1973
Narrator - English version
1977
Narrator
1981
Stephen Deremid (archive footage)
1991
Himself - Narrator
1968
Narrator
1982
Avv. Antonio Bellocampo
1975
Capt. Heverell
1937Self - Narrator
1984
(archive footage)
1965
Alan Thurston
1944
Dr. Renwick
1942
George Engels
1982
Self
1972
Mick Cardby
1941
Narrator
1972
Streeter
1942
Andre Laurent
1942
Henry Hamilton
1936John Merriman
1936Christian de Neuvillette
1938