Jason Robards Sr.
Known for ActingBorn 1892-12-30 — died 1963-04-04Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
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.
Known for
Dick Tracy
1945 · as Motorist (uncredited)
Bedlam
1946 · as Oliver Todd
Juarez
1939 · as (uncredited)
Peacock Alley
1930 · as Jim Bradbury
Wild in the Country
1961 · as Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
Riff-Raff
1947 · as Mr. Domingues
Danger Flight
1939 · as Paul Smith
Sisters
1930 · as John Shannon
Cockeyed Cavaliers
1934 · as Tavern Singer
I Live My Life
1935 · as Church (Uncredited)
The Howards of Virginia
1940 · as Backwoodsman (uncredited)
A Volta do Besouro Verde
1940 · as Foley's Bodyguard
I Love You Again
1940 · as Worker with Hendrickson Account (uncredited)
Abraham Lincoln
1930 · as Herndon
Shed No Tears
1948 · as Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)
Caught Plastered
1931 · as Harry Waters
San Francisco
1936 · as Father (uncredited)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948 · as John Retch