James Mason (American actor)
James Mason | |
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Mason in 1921 | |
| Born | James Pier Mason February 3, 1889 Paris, France |
| Died | November 7, 1959 (aged 70) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1914–1952 |
James Pier Mason (February 3, 1889 – November 7, 1959) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 170 films between 1914 and 1952, often as a villain or henchman in Westerns, and was sometimes credited as Jim Mason. A memorable performance was in 1920's The Penalty as the drug-addicted criminal who shoots Lon Chaney's character Blizzard in the final moments of the film.