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James Mason was a British actor who had a long and successful career in film and television from the 1930s until his death in 1984. He is remembered as a versatile performer who appeared in numerous acclaimed movies and became one of the most recognizable British actors of his era.
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- Born
- 1909-05-15
- Died
- 1984-07-27
- 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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Acting · 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…
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- 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)
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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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