James Mason

British actor, producer, writer (1909–1984) | North by Northwest (1959), Secret Mission (1942), The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)

Leading British and international actor who became a star at home in saturnine roles during World War II

Mini Biography

James Mason later went to Hollywood and initially had a thin time, but during the 1950s became a respected interpreter of varied and interesting characters. Married Pamela Kellino.

Latest James Mason Pictures

Main title from Jesus of Nazareth (1977) (14). James Mason as Joseph of Arimathea — Jesus of Nazareth (1977) opening credits (14)

Main title from the ‘Discovering: James Mason’ episode of Discovering Film featuring James Mason — Discovering Film | Discovering: James Mason opening credits

Hesther Shaw (Margaret Lockwood) and the Marquis of Rohan (James Mason) in a scene from Leslie Arliss’s 1943 film, The Man in Grey — Margaret Lockwood and James Mason in The Man in Grey (1943)

Norman Maine (James Mason) and Vicki Lester (Judy Garland) in a scene from the 1954 film, A Star is Born — James Mason and Judy Garland in A Star is Born (1954)

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Personal Details

Born

Died

Died

James Mason died in Lausanne, Switzerland on 27^th July, 1984, aged 75.
Born

James Mason was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire on 15^th May, 1909.

Watch James Mason on British television

- Odd Man Out (1947)
- Tomorrow at 10.40am on Talking Pictures TV
- An IRA gunman, wounded and on the run in Belfast, is helped and hindered by a variety of people.
- Candlelight in Algeria (1944)
- Saturday at 3.15am on Sony Movies Classic
- Saturday at 4.15am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Wednesday at 4.35am on Sony Movies Classic
- Wednesday at 5.35am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 6^th March at 4.35am on Sony Movies Classic
- 6^th March at 5.35am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Spies seek the whereabouts of Allied rendezvous.
- The Verdict (1982)
- Saturday at 11.50am on Sky Cinema Drama HD
- An ageing and failed attorney is unexpectedly handed a case of medical malpractice and successfully sues a hospital.
- The Deadly Affair (1967)
- Saturday at 6.55pm on Sony Movies Classic
- Saturday at 7.55pm on Sony Movies Classic
- Saturday at 7.55pm on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Saturday at 8.55pm on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Monday at 9pm on Sony Movies Classic
- Monday at 10pm on Sony Movies Classic
- Monday at 10pm on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Monday at 11pm on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- A Foreign Office man apparently commits suicide; his colleague is unconvinced and finally uncovers a spy ring.
- Hotel Reserve (1944)
- Sunday at 6am on Sony Movies Classic
- Sunday at 7am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- An Austrian refugee in the south of France is asked by the police to track down a spy among his fellow guests.
- The Reckless Moment (1949)
- Monday at 6am on Sony Movies Classic
- Monday at 7am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 4^th March at 7.40am on Sony Movies Classic
- A woman accidentally kills her daughter’s would-be seducer, and is then trailed by a blackmailer.
- Fire Over England (1937)
- 7^th March at 12.05pm on 5Select
- 7^th March at 1.15pm on 5Select
- Elizabeth I and her navy overcome the Spanish Armada.