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Mason was nominated for three Academy Awards, three Golden Globes (winning the Golden Globe in 1955 for A Star is Born) and two BAFTA Awards throughout his career. Following his death in 1984, his ashes were interred near the tomb of his close friend, fellow English actor Sir Charlie Chaplin .
James Mason. Actor: Lolita. James Mason was born in Huddersfield and had a film career spanning over 50 years during which he appeared in over 100 films in England and America but never won an Oscar. Whatever role he played, from the wounded Belfast gunman in Odd Man Out to Rommel in The Desert Fox, his creamy velvet voice gave him away.
James Mason. Actor: Lolita. James Mason was born in Huddersfield and had a film career spanning over 50 years during which he appeared in over 100 films in England and America but never won an Oscar. Whatever role he played, from the wounded Belfast gunman in Odd Man Out to Rommel in The Desert Fox, his creamy velvet voice gave him away.
The excellent, prolific actor, James Mason with his pleasing manner and wonderful voice, created many indelible screen characterizations over his over 50 year acting career. Here are 50 of his finest efforts.
3 days ago · James Mason (born May 15, 1909, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England—died July 27, 1984, Lausanne, Switzerland) was a British stage and motion-picture actor best known for his urbane characterizations. During his 50-year acting career, he played in 106 films.
Aug 6, 2018 · James Mason finally settled in Switzerland where he found the peace and privacy that had always eluded him. He must have wondered to himself why he’d stayed in Hollywood so long. He died there of a heart attack on July 27, 1984.
Jul 28, 1984 · James Mason, the British-born actor noted for portraying suave and cerebral aristocrats and scoundrels, died yesterday at Lausanne Univerity Hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland, after suffering a...
