Jason Robards Sr.
Acting
Born December 30, 1892 · Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
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.
Known For · 40 titles
Leave It to Beaver
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
General Electric Theater
Peacock Alley
Acapulco
Juarez
Born to Kill
Abraham Lincoln
A Volta do Besouro Verde
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
Salvation Nell
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Wild in the Country
Bedlam
Cockeyed Cavaliers
Riff-Raff
Shed No Tears
San Francisco
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Impact
Dick Tracy
The Last Days of Pompeii
Bermuda Mystery
Sisters
The Bamboo Blonde
The Farmer's Daughter
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
White Flannels
The Judge Steps Out
Trail Street
The Rage of Paris
Return of the Bad Men
Post Office Investigator
Danger Flight
Son of God’s Country
Casey Jones
The Gamblers
I Love You Again
The Second Woman