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An amiable, gray-haired actor with a nasal twang, Mason Adams is perhaps best known for his Emmy-nominated role as managing editor Charlie Hume on the long-running TV series "Lou Grant" (CBS, 1977-82). He began his career on radio in the 1940s, starring as the title character on the popular "Pepper Young's Family" from 1945-59. Adams has made the occasional film appearance, including "F/X" (1986) and more recently as a priest in Paul Schrader's "Touch" (1997)....
Full Bio & Milestones

Filmography

The Lesser Evil - ( Father / 1997 / Released / )
Touch - ( Father Nestor / 1997 / Released / )
Houseguest - ( Mr Pike / 1995 / Released / )
Son-In-Law - ( Walter Sr / 1993 / Released / )
Hudson River Blues - ( Grandpa / 1991 / Released / )
Toy Soldiers - ( Deputy Director Brown / 1991 / Released / Shochiku-Fuji Company Ltd/Kuzui Enterprises )
F/X - ( Colonel Mason / 1986 / Released / )
The Final Conflict - ( President / 1981 / Released / )
God Told Me To - ( Obstetrician / 1976 / Released / )
Raggedy Ann & Andy - ( / 1976 / Released / )
TV Credits
More American Eats ( 2001 / Released ): Narrator
More Highway Hangouts: Fun Along the Road ( 2001 / Released ): Narrator
They Came For Good: A History of the Jews in the United States ( 2001 / Released ): Narrator
Wisconsin: An American Portrait ( 2000 / Released ): Narrator
American Drinks: History in a Glass ( 1999 / Released ): Narrator
American Eats: History on a Bun ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
Highway Hangouts: Celebrating Roadside America ( 1999 / Released ): Narrator
The West Wing ( 1999 / Released ): Actor
From the Earth to the Moon ( 1998 / Released ): Actor
Oz ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
Not of This Earth ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
Assault at West Point ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Challenge on the Coast ( 1989 / Released ): Narrator
Knight & Daye ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Hope Division ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Norman Rockwell: An American Portrait ( 1987 / Released ): Actor / Narrator
Morningstar/Eveningstar ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Northstar ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Rage of Angels: The Story Continues ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Under Siege ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Who Is Julia? ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
You Are the Jury ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Arnold of the Ducks ( 1985 / Released ): Narrator
Passions ( 1984 / Released ): Actor
Solomon Northrup's Odyssey ( 1984 / Released ): Actor
The Night They Saved Christmas ( 1984 / Released ): Actor
Adam ( 1983 / Released ): Actor
Great Day ( 1983 / Released ): Narrator
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat ( 1982 / Released ): Voice
The Kid With the Broken Halo ( 1982 / Released ): Actor
Flamingo Road ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Murder Can Hurt You! ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
Revenge of the Stepford Wives ( 1980 / Released ): Actor
A Shining Season ( 1979 / Released ): Actor
And Baby Makes Six ( 1979 / Released ): Actor
Lou Grant ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
The Deadliest Season ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Where the Heart Is ( 1969 / Released ): Actor
Civil Wars ( Released ): Actor
Family Matters ( Released ): Actor
Murder One ( Released ): Actor
Murder, She Wrote ( Released ): Actor
Peking Encounter ( Released ): Actor
Full Biography (Back to top)

An amiable, gray-haired actor with a nasal twang, Mason Adams is perhaps best known for his Emmy-nominated role as managing editor Charlie Hume on the long-running TV series "Lou Grant" (CBS, 1977-82). He began his career on radio in the 1940s, starring as the title character on the popular "Pepper Young's Family" from 1945-59. Adams has made the occasional film appearance, including "F/X" (1986) and more recently as a priest in Paul Schrader's "Touch" (1997). Also a prolific voice-over artist, he has helped sell a wide range of products, most notably Smucker's jams and jellies.

Profession(s):
Actor, voice actor
Sometimes Credited As:
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Family
wife:Margot Adams

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Education
The Neigborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre New York, New York acting
University of Wisconsin BA 1940
University of Wisconsin MA theater arts 1941
Milestones (Back to top)
1976 Did voice over for animated feature, "Raggedy Ann & Andy"
1976 Acted in first feature, "God Told Me To"
1946 - 1960 Began career in radio; spent fourteen years in title role of "Pepper Young's Family"
1943 Debut on Broadway, "Get Away Old Man" at the Cort Theater
1940 Stage debut in summer stock at the Hilltop Theater in Baltimore
TV acting debut on the CBS soap opera "Where the Heart Is"
Won acclaim for regular role of Charlie Hume on the CBS drama series, "Lou Grant"; earned three Emmy nominations
Voiced numerous TV commercials including Smucker's jams and jellies

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