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

San Francisco
San Francisco

1936

as Father (uncredited)

The Firefly
The Firefly

1937

as Civilian Spanish Patriot (uncredited)

Juarez
Juarez

1939

as (uncredited)

Deadline at Dawn
Deadline at Dawn

1946

as Policeman with Liquor Bottle (uncredited)

Impact
Impact

1949

as Judge

Trail Street
Trail Street

1947

as Jason

The Conquerors
The Conquerors

1932

as Lane

Stunt Pilot
Stunt Pilot

1939

as Paul Smith

Alaska Patrol
Alaska Patrol

1949

as Dr. Loring

Lightnin'
Lightnin'

1930

as Raymond Thomas

Union Depot
Union Depot

1932

as Station Agent (uncredited)

The Threat
The Threat

1949

as Police Fingerprint Technician (uncredited)

Wild in the Country
Wild in the Country

1961

as Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)

Sky Patrol
Sky Patrol

1939

as Paul Smith - Three Points Airfield Owner

Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday

1933

as Investor (Uncredited)

The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii

1935

as Tax Gatherer (uncredited)

Bermuda Mystery
Bermuda Mystery

1944

as Mark Dunham

Shed No Tears
Shed No Tears

1948

as Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)

Crimson Romance
Crimson Romance

1934

as Pierre

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House