James Mason

British actor (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

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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

- Candlelight in Algeria (1944)
- Monday at 4.35am on Sony Movies Classic
- Monday at 5.35am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 16^th July at 4.35am on Sony Movies Classic
- 16^th July at 5.35am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 20^th July at 4.35am on Sony Movies Classic
- 20^th July at 5.35am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Spies seek the whereabouts of Allied rendezvous.
- Georgy Girl (1966)
- Monday at 3.50pm on Sony Movies Classic
- Monday at 4.50pm on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Monday at 4.50pm on Sony Movies Classic
- Monday at 5.50pm on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 19^th July at 10.35am on Sony Movies Classic
- 19^th July at 11.35am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 19^th July at 11.35am on Sony Movies Classic
- 19^th July at 12.35pm on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- An unattractive girl is fancied by her middle-aged employer, but escapes to look after the illegitimate baby of her ungrateful friend.
- A Touch of Larceny (1960)
- 18^th July at 6pm on Talking Pictures
- A naval commander mysteriously disappears in the hope that he will be branded a traitor and can sue for libel.
- The Verdict (1982)
- 19^th July at 8am on Sky Cinema Thriller HD
- An ageing and failed attorney is unexpectedly handed a case of medical malpractice and successfully sues a hospital.
- The Pumpkin Eater (1964)
- 19^th July at 8.20am on Sony Movies Classic
- 19^th July at 9.20am on Sony Movies Classic
- 19^th July at 9.20am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 19^th July at 10.20am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- A compulsive mother (of eight children) finds her third marriage rocking when she gets evidence of her husband’s affairs.
- Odd Man Out (1947)
- 21^st July at 4.35pm on Talking Pictures
- An IRA gunman, wounded and on the run in Belfast, is helped and hindered by a variety of people.