Morgan Mason is an American filmmaker, actor, and politician with a colorful and impressive career.
He is the son of legendary British actor James Mason and actress Pamela Mason, and the husband of singer Belinda Carlisle.
He has worked with Ronald Reagan, Don King, Steven Soderbergh and others, and has produced award-winning films such as Sex, Lies and Videotape.
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- Full name: Alexander Morgan Mason
- Date of Birth: June 26, 1955
- Age: 68
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Film producer, actor, political operative
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Parents: James Mason (father), Pamela Mason (mother)
- Siblings: Portland Mason (sister)
- Spouse: Belinda Carlisle (married 1986)
- Children: James Duke Mason (son)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Morgan Mason, 68, was born on June 26, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, to British parents.
James Mason’s father is a famous actor who has starred in classic films such as “Lolita”, “North by Northwest” and “A Star is Born”.
His mother, Pamela Mason, is also an actress and commentator, hosting the talk show The Pamela Mason Show.
His maternal grandfather, Isidore Ostrer, was a financier and film producer who headed Gaumont-British Films, a major British film studio. Morgan Mason has a younger sister, Portland Mason, who is also an actress.
Mason grew up in a privileged and artistic environment, surrounded by celebrities and influential people. He attended the prestigious Rossi boarding school in Switzerland, where he met Prince Rainier of Monaco and his son Albert.
He also attended Harvard-Westlake College in Los Angeles and the Académie Rossi in Switzerland.
As a child, he made his acting debut, appearing in the films “Island of Heroes” (1962) and “The Sandpiper” (1965) alongside his father and stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Personal life
In 1985, Morgan Mason met Belinda Carlisle, lead singer of the all-girl rock band The Go-Go’s, at a party.
They fell in love at first sight and moved in together after one date. On April 12, 1986, they were married in a private ceremony in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
They have one son, James Duke Mason, born on April 27, 1992. James is an actor, writer, and activist who advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
Mason and Carlisle have been married for 37 years and attribute their longevity to mutual respect, love and support. They also value each other’s space and time, and each has a busy and independent career.
They have separate bedrooms and often travel separately for work. They live in Bangkok, Thailand, where Mason works as a film producer.
Profession
Morgan Mason has had an illustrious and varied career in politics, business and entertainment.
At the age of 21, he inherited his grandfather’s seat on the board of Illingworth Morris Ltd., the world’s largest wool textile company, as executive director and sold the company for a profit.
He then moved to the United States and worked on Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign, serving as assistant financial director, major events director, and member of the executive advisory committee.
He was also a California delegate to the Republican National Convention.
After Reagan’s victory, Mason was named deputy director of protocol at the State Department and later served as special assistant to the president for political affairs.
He attended the funeral of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat as part of the official U.S. delegation, along with former presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter.
After leaving the White House in 1982, Mason became vice president of Rogers and Cowen Public Relations, one of Hollywood’s largest public relations firms.
He also worked with promoter Don King to organize the 1984 Jackson Victory Tour, a massive music event featuring Michael Jackson and his brothers.
Mason then moved into filmmaking and served as executive producer on Steven Soderbergh’s groundbreaking independent film Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989).
The film won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, and launched Soderbergh’s career as a top filmmaker.
Mason also produced other films such as Bad Influence (1990), starring Rob Lowe and James Spader, and Quicksand (2003), starring Michael Keaton and Michael Caine.
Mason has also appeared in many films and television shows, such as The Flamingo Kid (1984), The Big Boss (1986) and The Trouble with Dick (1987).
He has also appeared as himself in documentaries, e.g. The Go-Go’s Behind the Music (1999) and Belinda Carlisle: Getaway Scene (2001).
Mason also served on various Reagan-appointed commissions and boards, such as the Commission on Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad and the President’s Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports.
He is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Morgan Mason’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million.
He has accumulated a lot of wealth through various activities including politics, business and entertainment. He has produced and starred in many movies and also inherited a large fortune from his grandfather and father.
Social Media
- Instagram account: morganmason1955
- Twitter account: morganmason1955
Filmography
- Hero Island
- Sandpiper
- Flamingo Boy
- Large class
- The Trouble with Dick
- Sex, Lies, and Videotapes
- Adverse effects
- quicksand
- The Go-Go’s: Behind the Music
