James Mason

Also known as James Neville Mason

British actor (1909–1984)

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James Mason (1909–1984) was a British actor, film actor, writer, and autobiographer. Born in Huddersfield, he began his professional work in 1931. He received education at Marlborough College and Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. Mason was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Mason was married to Pamela Mason. He died of a myocardial infarction in Lausanne and was buried in the Canton of Vaud. His written works include *Meditative Reflections* (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), *The art of chess*, and *The principles of chess in theory and practice*.

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Works: 138

Top works

Meditative Reflections, Vol. 2
Meditative Reflections, Vol. 3
Meditative Reflections, Vol. 1
The art of chess
The principles of chess in theory and practice

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Film & TV

Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK

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…

Known for

Kubrick by Kubrick — Self (archive footage)2020
Sid & Judy — Self (archive footage)2019
Talking Pictures — Self (archive footage)2013
Lasseter's Bones — Archival Footage2012
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical — Self (archive)2009
Sir John Mills' Moving Memories — Self (archive footage)2000
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class — Self (archive footage)1995
Halloween Monster Bash — Stephen Deremid (archive footage)1991
Die Letzte Jagd — Sir Randolph Nettleby1985
The Assisi Underground — Bishop Nicolini1985

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: James
Family name: Mason
Gender: male
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Place of birth: Huddersfield
Place of death: Lausanne
Child: Morgan Mason
Occupation: film director
Educated at: Marlborough College
Languages spoken: English language
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Image: James Mason Studio Publicity.jpg
Height: 180
Work location: United Kingdom

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Commons category: James Mason
cause of death: myocardial infarction
date of birth: 1909-05-15
date of death: 1984-07-27
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor
manner of death: natural causes
Commons gallery: James Mason
name in native language: James Mason
place of burial: Canton of Vaud
start of work period: 1931-00-00
birth name: James Neville Mason
different from: James Mason
end of work period: 1984-00-00

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Encyclopedic overview

James Neville Mason (/ˈmeɪsən/; 15 May 1909 – 27 July 1984) was an English actor. He achieved considerable success in British cinema before becoming a star in Hollywood. He was nominated for three Academy Awards, three Golden Globes (winning once) and two BAFTA Awards in his career.

Mason began his career as a stage actor on the West End, before moving into leading man roles in films during the early 1940s. He was the top box-office attraction in the UK in 1944 and 1945; his British films included The Seventh Veil (1945) and The Wicked Lady (1945). He starred in Odd Man Out (1947), the first recipient of the BAFTA Award for Best British Film.

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