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James Mason
Biography
Born 05/15/1909
The son of a wealthy merchant, Mason decided he could make more money on the stage than designing buildings, and played with the Old Vic and the Gate Company in Dublin. He first appeared onscreen in British "quota quickies" and caused a sensation as a handsome, sadistic aristocrat in the 1943...
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Awards
- In 1954, received Golden Globe Award for Best Actor (Comedy/Musical)
- In 1953, received National Board of Review Award for Best Actor
- In 1947, received DAILY MAIL Award for Most Popular British Male Star
Highlights
- In 1993, Career celebrated in a retrospective held at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater in New York City
- In 1984, Made last film, "The Assisi Underground" (released in 1985)
- In 1962, Moved to Vevey, Switzerland
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