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James Mason Biography

  • Birth Name: James Neville Mason
  • Birth Place: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/15/1909, Taurus
  • Date of Death: 07/27/1984
  • Profession: Actor; producer
James Mason Fast Facts:
  • Majored in architecture at Cambridge, but finding architecture jobs scarce in London, he turned to acting as a side venture.
  • Bought Buster Keaton's former house and found several "lost" films during renovation.
  • Got the part of Norman Maine in A Star is Born after Cary Grant turned it down.
  • Authored Before I Forget, an autobiography, published in 1981.
  • His son, Morgan is married to Belinda Carlisle, lead singer of The Go-Gos.
  • British comedian Eddie Izzard uses Mason's distinctive voice when voicing God in his stand-up routines.
  • Remains weren't laid to rest until 16 years after his death due to legal disputes between his heirs.
    James Mason Relationships:
  • Clarissa Kaye - Wife
  • John Mason - Father
  • Mabel Mason - Mother
  • Morgan Mason - Son
  • Pamela Mason - Ex-wife
  • Portland Mason - Daughter

  • James Mason Awards:
  • 1963 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1954 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1966 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1982 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1955 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner

  • College:
  • University of Cambridge, Peterhouse College, Cambridge, England (1931)
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