James Mason
Acting
- Naissance:
- 1909-05-15
- Décès:
- 1984-07-27
- Lieu de naissance:
- Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Biographie
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.
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Filmographie
Kubrick par Kubrick
Mes Années Garland
Quand Churchill faisait son cinéma
Talking Pictures
Lasseter's Bones
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories
Roger Moore : Une question de classe
Halloween Monster Bash
The Assisi Underground
A.D. - Anno Domini
The Shooting Party
Le docteur Fischer de Genève
George Washington
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
House Without Foundation
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Barbe d'or et les pirates
Group Madness
Unknown Chaplin
Alexandre
The Popes and Their Art
Le Verdict
A Dangerous Summer
The Glory of the Garden
Night of 100 Stars
Meurtre au soleil
Ivanhoe
The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun'
The Search for Alexander the Great
Les Loups de haute mer
Hollywood
Les Vampires de Salem
Liés par le sang
Passeur D'hommes
Meurtre par décret
Ces garçons qui venaient du Brésil
Le ciel peut attendre
Les Enfants de la rivière
Homage to Chagall: The Colours of Love
Jésus de Nazareth
Croix de fer
Le Voyage des damnés
Alle origini della mafia
People of the Wind
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
La peur règne sur la ville
Les maîtres
L'enlèvement
Autobiography of a Princess
Tireur d'élite
Colère noire
Mandingo
Le Troisième œil
Fric frac, rue des diams
Frankenstein: The True Story
Marseille contrat
Les Grandes Espérances
La véritable histoire de Frankenstein
Le piège
Les Invitations dangereuses
The Reformation: Age of Revolt
John Keats: His Life and Death
Les Yeux de Satan
Home, James
The Wind in the Wires
Police Magnum
Appointment With Destiny
Film '72
Les 4 Mercenaires d'El Paso
The Search for the Nile
V.I.P. Schaukel
De la part des copains
Spring and Port Wine
Age of Consent
The Sea Gull
The London Nobody Knows
Mayerling
Duffy, le renard de Tanger
Apropos Film
L'étranger dans la maison
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
M15 demande protection
ABC Stage 67
Georgy Girl
Le Crépuscule des Aigles
La verifica incerta
Les Pianos mécaniques
Genghis Khan
Lord Jim
Le Mangeur de citrouilles
La Chute de l'Empire romain
Beta Som
The Merv Griffin Show
Stoney Burke
The Tonight Show avec Johnny Carson
Suspicion
Hero's Island
Tiara Tahiti
Lolita
Les Fuyards du Zahrain
Theatre 62: Rebecca
The Mike Douglas Show
Dr. Kildare
Le Manège du ménage
John Brown's Raid
Les Procès d'Oscar Wilde
Playhouse 90: The Hiding Place
Un brin d'escroquerie
Voyage au centre de la Terre
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
La Mort aux trousses
The Decks Ran Red
Cri de terreur
The Thundering Wave
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Une île au soleil
Panic!
Derrière le miroir
The Steve Allen Show
Forever, Darling
20 000 Lieues sous les mers
The Star of Bethlehem
Une étoile est née
Prince Vaillant
The Tell-Tale Heart
L'Homme de Berlin
Charade
Jules César
Les Rats du Désert
Histoire de trois amours
General Electric Theater
Les bagnards de Botany Bay
Le Prisonnier de Zenda
Face to Face
Ellis in Freedomland
L'Affaire Cicéron
Lady Possessed
Le Renard du désert
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Pandora
Lux Video Theatre
The Bob Hope Show
L'Impasse maudite
What's My Line?
Ville haute, ville basse
Les Désemparés
Madame Bovary
Pris au piège
The Ed Sullivan Show
La vengeance du docteur Joyce
Huit heures de sursis
The Wicked Lady
Le Septième Voile
They Were Sisters
A Place of One's Own
Hotel Reserve
l'homme fatal
Opération Torch
They Met in the Dark
L'Homme en gris
The Bells Go Down
Thunder Rock
Service secret
Alibi
La nuit a des yeux
Hatter's Castle
The Patient Vanishes
The Circle
L'avare
I Met a Murderer
Bees on the Boat-Deck
The Moon in the Yellow River
Cyrano de Bergerac
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
The High Command
Catch as Catch Can
L'invincible armada
The Mill on the Floss
The Secret of Stamboul
Twice Branded
Blind Man's Bluff
Troubled Waters
Prison Breaker
Late Extra