James Mason

1909–1984 | British actor

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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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

- The Desert Rats (1953)
- Tomorrow at 4.15pm on Sky Cinema Action HD
- Friday at 5am on Sky Cinema Action HD
- An English captain commands an Australian detachment in the siege of Tobruk, and survives an encounter with Rommel.
- Georgy Girl (1966)
- Friday at 9.30am on Sony Movies Classic
- Friday at 10.30am on Sony Movies Classic
- Friday at 10.30am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Friday at 11.30am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Sunday at 6am on Sony Movies Classic
- Sunday at 7am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- Sunday at 7am on Sony Movies Classic
- Sunday at 8am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 27^th February at 8am on Sony Movies Classic
- 27^th February at 9am on Sony Movies Classic
- An unattractive girl is fancied by her middle-aged employer but escapes to look after the illegitimate baby of her ungrateful friend.
- The Boys from Brazil (1978)
- Friday at 11.50pm on Talking Pictures
- A renegade Nazi in hiding has a sinister plot to reconquer the world.
- The Pumpkin Eater (1964)
- Tuesday at 11.05pm on Sony Movies Classic
- 26^th February at 12.05am on Sony Movies Classic
- 26^th February at 12.05am on Sony Movies Classic Plus 1
- 26^th February at 1.05am 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.