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James Mason
James Neville Mason 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 and two BAFTA Awards in his career.
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Born 15 May 1909 · Died 27 July 1984 · Q209186
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1984· 2 entries
Died 1984-07-27.
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His ashes were interred near the tomb of his friend, fellow English actor Charlie Chaplin
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1981· 1 entry
Mason's autobiography, Before I Forget, was published in 1981.
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1967· 1 entry
Mason narrated the documentary The London Nobody Knows
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1963· 1 entry
Mason settled in Switzerland and embarked on a transatlantic career
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1962· 1 entry
For lack of support, claiming adultery on his part with three Jane Does
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1959· 1 entry
Had a huge hit returning to Jules Verne as the determined Scottish scientist and explorer Sir Oliver Lindenbrook in Journey to the Centre of the Earth, taking over the role meant for Clifton Webb
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1954· 1 entry
Won Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for A Star Is Born (1954).
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1952· 1 entry
Mason purchased a house previously owned by Buster Keaton
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1949· 1 entry
He and his wife, Pamela Mason, co-authored the book The Cats in Our Lives, which was published in 1949.
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1948· 1 entry
They had one daughter, Portland Mason Schuyler (1948–2004) and one son, Morgan (who is married to Belinda Carlisle, lead singer of the Go-Go's).
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1944· 1 entry
And 1945; his British films included The Seventh Veil (1945) and The Wicked Lady (1945)
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1933· 1 entry
Alexander Korda gave Mason a small role in The Private Life of Don Juan but sacked him three days into shooting
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1909· 1 entry
Born 1909-05-15.
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