Mason Adams

Mason Adams

Deceased · Born: Feb 26, 1919 · Died: Apr 26, 2005

Personal Details

BornFeb 26, 1919 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Margot Fineberg

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Apr 26, 2005 )
  • Sheila Ruth Tanchan

    ( Jun 25, 1944 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Mason Adams, a renowned actor, garnered widespread recognition for his portrayal of Pepper Young on the popular radio soap opera series, Pepper Young's Family, throughout the 1940s and 1950s. His impressive repertoire of radio performances also included appearances on numerous successful programs during the esteemed "Golden Age" of radio.

In the 1970s, Adams frequently lent his voice to Himan Brown's CBS Mystery Theater radio series, further solidifying his status as a master of his craft. His versatility as an actor also led to a regular running role on the esteemed Lou Grant TV series, where he remained for several seasons.

Throughout the 1950s, '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s, Adams appeared in hundreds of television series, showcasing his remarkable range and adaptability. Even in the modern era, he can still be seen playing featured roles in films and on television, a testament to his enduring talent and dedication to his craft.

Career

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2006
American Eats
American Eats as Narrator
{"id":34,"title":"Oz","year":2003,"character":"Mr. Hoyt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/oz","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5vulnm54t760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5vulnm54t760.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Oz
Oz as Mr. Hoyt
{"id":215263,"title":"Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait","year":"2002","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/norman-rockwell-an-american-portrait","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215263.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":155726,"title":"Life Among the Cannibals","year":"1999","character":"Francis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-among-the-cannibals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155726.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":155778,"title":"American Drinks: History in a Glass","year":"1999","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-drinks-history-in-a-glass","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155778.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":55672,"title":"The Lesser Evil","year":"1998","character":"Derek's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lesser-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55672.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Lesser Evil
The Lesser Evil as Derek's Father
{"id":8838,"title":"Touch","year":"1997","character":"Father Nestor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/touch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8838.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8838.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Touch
Touch as Father Nestor
{"id":4700,"title":"Houseguest","year":"1995","character":"Mr. Pike","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/houseguest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2c6oamqa5md0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2c6oamqa5md0.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Houseguest
Houseguest as Mr. Pike
{"id":57815,"title":"Not of This Earth","year":"1995","character":"Dr. Rochelle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/not-of-this-earth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57815.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57815.jpg"},"released":1}
Not of This Earth
Not of This Earth as Dr. Rochelle
{"id":13823,"title":"Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker","year":"1994","character":"Henry D. Hyde","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/assault-at-west-point-the-court-martial-of-johnson-whittaker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13823.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13823.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":4793,"title":"Son in Law","year":"1993","character":"Walter Warner Sr.","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/son-in-law","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1jhe612ppgno.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1jhe612ppgno.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Son in Law
Son in Law as Walter Warner Sr.
{"id":173056,"title":"Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted","year":"1992","character":"Judge Colbert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jonathan-the-boy-nobody-wanted","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173056.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173056.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":5012,"title":"Toy Soldiers","year":"1991","character":"Deputy Director Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/toy-soldiers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/nh1qfllb1sc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/nh1qfllb1sc0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers as Deputy Director Brown
{"id":159340,"title":"Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster","year":"1991","character":"Frank Halloran","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perry-mason-the-case-of-the-maligned-mobster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159340.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159340.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8436,"title":"Monsters","year":1990,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/monsters-1988","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8436.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":204497,"title":"It All Started with a Mouse: The Disney Story","year":"1989","character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-all-started-with-a-mouse-the-disney-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204497.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1988,"character":"Roger Philby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Roger Philby
{"id":161648,"title":"Rage of Angels: The Story Continues","year":"1986","character":"Father Francis Ryan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rage-of-angels-the-story-continues","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161648.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161648.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":93719,"title":"Under Siege","year":"1986","character":"Geoffrey Wiggins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/under-siege-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93719.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93719.jpg"},"released":1}
Under Siege
Under Siege as Geoffrey Wiggins
{"id":30458,"title":"F\/X","year":"1986","character":"Col. Mason","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fx","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ejetgteqoc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ejetgteqoc0.jpg"},"released":1}
F/X
F/X as Col. Mason
{"id":61913,"title":"Northstar","year":"1986","character":"Dr. Karl Janss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/northstar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61913.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61913.jpg"},"released":1}
Northstar
Northstar as Dr. Karl Janss
{"id":161481,"title":"Who Is Julia?","year":"1986","character":"Dr. Gordon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/who-is-julia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161481.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161481.jpg"},"released":1}
Who Is Julia?
Who Is Julia? as Dr. Gordon
{"id":161553,"title":"Walt Disney World: A Dream Come True","year":"1986","character":"Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/walt-disney-world-a-dream-come-true","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161553.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":185725,"title":"The Whimsical World of Oz","year":"1985","character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-whimsical-world-of-oz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185725.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Whimsical World of Oz
The Whimsical World of Oz as Narrator (voice)
{"id":62652,"title":"The Night They Saved Christmas","year":"1984","character":"Sumner Murdock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-they-saved-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62652.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62652.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":162032,"title":"Passions","year":"1984","character":"Ron Sandler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/passions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162032.jpg"},"released":1}
Passions
Passions as Ron Sandler
{"id":162096,"title":"American Playhouse","year":"1984","character":"Ford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-playhouse-1984-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162096.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162096.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":62973,"title":"Adam","year":"1983","character":"Ray Mellette","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adam-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62973.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62973.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Adam
Adam as Ray Mellette
{"id":93902,"title":"The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat","year":"1982","character":"The Cat in the Hat \/ Narrator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-grinch-grinches-the-cat-in-the-hat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93902.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93902.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat as The Cat in the Hat / Narrator
{"id":63455,"title":"The Kid with the Broken Halo","year":"1982","character":"Harry Tannenbaum","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kid-with-the-broken-halo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63455.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63455.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10592,"title":"The Final Conflict","year":"1981","character":"President","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-final-conflict","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2lv44s63h8ug.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2lv44s63h8ug.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":8573,"title":"The Love Boat","year":1981,"character":"Richard Simmons","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-love-boat","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg"},"released":1}
The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Richard Simmons
{"id":80784,"title":"Revenge of the Stepford Wives","year":"1980","character":"Wally","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/revenge-of-the-stepford-wives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80784.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":204654,"title":"Flamingo Road","year":"1980","character":"Elmo Tyson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flamingo-road-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204654.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204654.jpg"},"released":1}
Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road as Elmo Tyson
{"id":163185,"title":"Murder Can Hurt You!","year":"1980","character":"Willie the Wino","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-can-hurt-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163185.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163185.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder Can Hurt You!
Murder Can Hurt You! as Willie the Wino
{"id":163398,"title":"And Baby Makes Six","year":"1979","character":"Dr. Eliot Losen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/and-baby-makes-six","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163398.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163398.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
And Baby Makes Six
And Baby Makes Six as Dr. Eliot Losen
{"id":162130,"title":"A Shining Season","year":"1979","character":"Dr. Ed Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-shining-season","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162130.jpg"},"released":1}
A Shining Season
A Shining Season as Dr. Ed Johnson
{"id":163966,"title":"The Deadliest Season","year":"1977","character":"Bill Cairns","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-deadliest-season","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163966.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163966.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":63244,"title":"Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure","year":"1977","character":"Grandpa (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/raggedy-ann-andy-a-musical-adventure-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63244.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63244.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8574,"title":"Lou Grant","year":1977,"character":"Charlie Hume","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lou-grant","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8574.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8574.jpg"},"released":1}
Lou Grant
Lou Grant as Charlie Hume
{"id":15197,"title":"God Told Me To","year":"1976","character":"Obstetrician","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/god-told-me-to","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/knqg5b1tars0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/knqg5b1tars0.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
God Told Me To
God Told Me To as Obstetrician
{"id":64589,"title":"The Happy Hooker","year":"1975","character":"The Banker with Chris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-happy-hooker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64589.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Happy Hooker
The Happy Hooker as The Banker with Chris
{"id":103834693,"title":"Another World","year":1965,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/another-world","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834693.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834693.jpg"},"released":1}
1965