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

2006
American Eats
American Eats as Narrator
1998
The Lesser Evil
The Lesser Evil as Derek's Father
1997
Touch
Touch as Father Nestor
1995
Houseguest
Houseguest as Mr. Pike
Not of This Earth
Not of This Earth as Dr. Rochelle
1993
Son in Law
Son in Law as Walter Warner Sr.
1991
Toy Soldiers
Toy Soldiers as Deputy Director Brown
1986
Under Siege
Under Siege as Geoffrey Wiggins
F/X
F/X as Col. Mason
Northstar
Northstar as Dr. Karl Janss
Who Is Julia?
Who Is Julia? as Dr. Gordon
1985
The Whimsical World of Oz
The Whimsical World of Oz as Narrator (voice)
1984
Passions
Passions as Ron Sandler
1983
Adam
Adam as Ray Mellette
1982
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat as The Cat in the Hat / Narrator (voice)
1981
Lou Grant
Lou Grant as Charlie Hume
Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road as Elmo Tyson
Murder Can Hurt You!
Murder Can Hurt You! as Willie the Wino
1979
And Baby Makes Six
And Baby Makes Six as Dr. Eliot Losen
A Shining Season
A Shining Season as Dr. Ed Johnson
1977
1976
God Told Me To
God Told Me To as Obstetrician
1975
The Happy Hooker
The Happy Hooker as The Banker with Chris