Morgan Mason
Biography
Filmography
Family & Companions
Notes
Mike Medavoy, chairman of Tri-Star Pictures, remarked on Mason's appointment to the William Morris Agency in wry but highly praiseworthy terms: "I think it's a great move for both parties. He [Mason] was smart enough to become counsel to the President. If he can counsel the President he can certainly counsel some actors..." Irving Azoff, chairman of Azoff Entertainment Co. sounded a similiar note with his approval: "I've always thought that Morgan networked well in both the movie and music worlds. He's well respected and has a lot of friends in the music community....for a Republican he's a really great guy." (Quoted in THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, July 17, 1991)
Biography
Former child and teen actor, son of film star James Mason and actress-author Pamela Kellino Mason who, after establishing ties to the film and music industries, worked in the U.S. State Department and served as special assistant to President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1983. Mason has worked in independent film production in several capacities, achieving considerable success as co-executive producer of Steven Soderbergh's provocative look at the sexual voyeurism afforded by popular technology, "sex, lies, and videotape" (1989). In 1991 Mason's wide range of connections led to his appointment as a talent agent at the powerful William Morris Agency. Married to pop singer Belinda Carlisle.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Producer (Feature Film)
Misc. Crew (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Producer (TV Mini-Series)
Life Events
1952
Made acting debut in TV movie "Panic" at age three (date approximate)
1975
After death of maternal grandfather, Isadore Ostrer, inherited a seat on the baord of family-owned Illingworth, Morris Company, a wool manufacturer based in England
1978
Sold Illingworth, Morris Company and moved back to Los Angeles
1979
Helped organize fund-raisers for President Ronald Reagan
1980
Served as deputy chief of protocol of the US Department of State; also served from 1981 as special assistant to the President Ronald Reagan
1984
Turned to film producing (date approximate)
1989
Executive produced Steven Soderbergh's acclaimed film, "sex, lies, and videotape", as a partner in Curb/Musifilm Ltd., An MCA partnership,
1991
Joined William Morris Agency as a senior motion picture agent
1991
Produced the films "No Secrets" and "Twenty-One"
1993
Quit William Morris and moved to the South of France
1997
Named head of London Films (comapany founded by Alexander Korda in the 1930s)
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Family
Companions
Bibliography
Notes
Mike Medavoy, chairman of Tri-Star Pictures, remarked on Mason's appointment to the William Morris Agency in wry but highly praiseworthy terms: "I think it's a great move for both parties. He [Mason] was smart enough to become counsel to the President. If he can counsel the President he can certainly counsel some actors..." Irving Azoff, chairman of Azoff Entertainment Co. sounded a similiar note with his approval: "I've always thought that Morgan networked well in both the movie and music worlds. He's well respected and has a lot of friends in the music community....for a Republican he's a really great guy." (Quoted in THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, July 17, 1991)
