James Pier Mason (February 3, 1889 â€" November 7, 1959) was an
American actor. He appeared in 173 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.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.
American actor. He appeared in 173 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.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.
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