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.
Biography
He was born in Paris, France, on February 3, 1889 to James Kent Mason and Katie Evelyn Pier. His parents were from Manhattan, New York City and returned to the United States after his birth. Mason died in Hollywood, California, from a heart attack on November 7, 1959.
Selected filmography FilmYearThe Good Bad-Man1916On the Level1917Nan of Music Mountain1917Headin' South1918The Border Wireless1918The Squaw Man1918Pettigrew's Girl1919Flame of the Desert1919The Penalty1920Something to Think About1920Godless Men1920Two Weeks with Pay1921 The Silent Call 1921The Fast Mail1922Why Worry?1923Heritage of the Desert1924The Plunderer1924Black Lightning1924The Flaming Forties1924 Under the Rouge1925Ladies of Leisure1926 The Phantom of the Forest 1926Let It Rain1927Back to God's Country1927Dead Man's Curve1928Across to Singapore1928A Race for Life1928Chicago After Midnight1928The Long Long Trail1929 All Faces West 1929Fly My Kite1931A Lad an' a Lamp1932The Dude Ranger1934
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