Pamela Mason was an American actress and writer who is best known for Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask, Lady Possessed, and I Met a Murderer. She was born on March 10, 1916, in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, England, and passed away on June 29, 1996, in Beverly Hills, California.
Personal and Family Life
Pamela Mason was born Pamela Helene Ostrer, the daughter of Isidore Ostrer, who worked in film production and was associated with Gaumont British studios. She had two marriages: first to Roy Kellino from 1934 to 1940 and then to James Mason from 1941 until their divorce in 1964. She had two children, Morgan and Portland Mason, and was also the mother-in-law of singer Belinda Carlisle.
Career
Pamela pursued acting and writing, gaining recognition for her roles in various films and television shows. She met James Mason while filming I Met a Murderer, which led to a relationship that resulted in her divorce from Kellino. This personal connection significantly influenced her career in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Pamela Mason passed away on June 29, 1996, due to heart failure. Her contributions to film and television remain recognized, and she is remembered not only for her talent but also for her personal life, particularly her tumultuous relationship with James Mason. Her legacy continues through her children and their endeavors in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Five Minutes to Live | 1961-12-07 | Ellen Harcourt |
| Caught | 1949-02-17 | Mrs. Fuller (uncredited) |
| College Confidential | 1960-08-26 | Edna Blake |
| I Met a Murderer | 1939-03-04 | Jo Trent |
| The Upturned Glass | 1947-06-17 | Kate Howard |
| The Navy vs. the Night Monsters | 1966-11-01 | Marie |
| Sex Kittens Go to College | 1960-08-24 | Dr. Myrtle Carter |
| Lady Possessed | 1952-01-26 | Sybil |
| Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask | 1972-08-06 | Herself |
| They Were Sisters | 1945-07-02 | Margaret Lee |
| Charade | 1953-09-16 | The Artist / Pamela / Baroness Tanslan / Lilly |
| The Star of Bethlehem | 1954-12-18 | Herself |
| The Child | 1954-01-01 | Janet |
| My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn | 1985-01-21 | Phoebe Straight |
| Pandora and the Flying Dutchman | 1951-04-13 | Jenny Ford |