Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

1892-12-30 – 1963-04-04 (age 70) Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
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Biography

Famed American stage actor. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Art. Appeared in many films, initially as a leading man, then in character roles and occasional bits. Consistently billed as Jason Robards, as his more famous son, Jason Robards, did not come into fame until the end of the elder Robards' career. Only referred to as Jason Robards Sr. in retrospect. Died in 1963, having lived to see his namesake son and grandson (Jason Robards III) carry on the family acting tradition.

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Known For

Peacock Alley
Peacock Alley

1930

as Jim Bradbury

Salvation Nell
Salvation Nell

1931

as Major Williams

Juarez
Juarez

1939

as (uncredited)

White Flannels
White Flannels

1927

as Frank Politz

Riff-Raff
Riff-Raff

1947

as Mr. Domingues

Cockeyed Cavaliers
Cockeyed Cavaliers

1934

as Tavern Singer

Caught Plastered
Caught Plastered

1931

as Harry Waters

Bedlam
Bedlam

1946

as Oliver Todd

Casey Jones
Casey Jones

1927

as Casey Jones Jr

Radio Hams
Radio Hams

1939

as Pilot in distress

Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
Wild in the Country
Wild in the Country

1961

as Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)

Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy

1945

as Motorist (uncredited)

Sisters
Sisters

1930

as John Shannon

A Volta do Besouro Verde
A Volta do Besouro Verde

1940

as Foley's Bodyguard

Shed No Tears
Shed No Tears

1948

as Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)

The Second Woman
The Second Woman

1950

as Stacy Rogers

Dick Tracy's Dilemma
Dick Tracy's Dilemma

1947

as Hawks (uncredited)

San Francisco
San Francisco

1936

as Father (uncredited)

The Gamblers
The Gamblers

1929

as Carvel Emerson