In 1952 while remodeling his home, James Mason discovered
several reels of Buster Keaton's "lost" films. Mason had purchased
Keaton's Hollywood mansion and immediately recognized their
historical significance and was responsible for their preservation.
In the late 1970s James Mason told "Playboy Magazine" that
he hated rock n' roll but loved country music.
In the origianl 1979 version of SALEM'S LOT, James Mason
starred with his wife Clarissa Kaye, the two never appeared
together on screen.
Two big hits for James Mason was THE MAN IN GRAY playing
a villain in 1943, and a nasty mentor to Ann Todd in THE SEVENTH
VEIL in 1945.
Trying his hand in filmmaking early on, James Mason produced
several of his own pictures including the 1952 LADY POSSESSED
which he also wrote.
Putting out one of the first Hollywood movies dealing with
the danger of drug, James Mason produced the 1956 BIGGER THAN
LIFE.
Earning his first Academy Award nomination, was for James
Mason's role in the technicolor remake of A
STAR IS BORN in 1954.
Playing a ruthless trial lawyer in THE
VERDICT in 1982, a performance for which James Mason picked
up his last Oscar nomination.
Two high-profile British movies, THE WICKED LADY in 1945
and ODD MAN OUT in 1947, brought James Mason the attention
of international audiences.
Mason is also remembered for his performances in JOURNEY
TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH
and 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.
Leading British actor who rose to international stardom.
Mason's other film credits include:
LATE EXTRA
PRISON BREAKER
FIRE OVER ENGLAND
THE HIGH COMMAND
I MET A MURDERER
THE NIGHT HAS EYES
SECRET MISSION
THE MAN IN GREY
THE SEVENTH VEIL
THE WICKED LADY
ODD MAN OUT
PANDORA AND THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
THE
DESERT FOX
FIVE FINGERS
THE PRISONER OF ZENDA
THE DESERT RATS
JULIUS CAESAR
A
STAR IS BORN
FOREVER DARLING
ISLAND IN THE SUN
NORTH
BY NORTHWEST
LOLITA
THE PUMPKIN EATER
LORD JIM
GENGHIS KHAN
THE BLUE MAX
GEORGY GIRL
THE DEADLY AFFAIR
IVANHOE
THE
LAST OF SHEILA
THE MACKINTOSH MAN
THE TEMPEST
VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED
CROSS OF IRON
HEAVEN
CAN WAIT
THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL
MURDER BY DECREE (as Dr. Watson)
EVIL
UNDER THE SUN
THE
VERDICT
YELLOWBEARD
THE SHOOTING PARTY
James Mason's television credits include:
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
JESUS OF NAZARETH (mini-series)
