Jason Robards Sr.
Known for: Acting
Born: December 29, 1892 in Hillsdale, Michigan, USA - Died: April 3, 1963
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
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Isle of the Dead
Albrecht
Bedlam
Oliver Todd
Dynamite
Hook (Quarry Superintendent) (uncredited)
Wanderer of the Wasteland
Crooked Dealer
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Captain (uncredited)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
John Retch
Impact
Judge
Riff-Raff
Mr. Domingues
Subway Express
Paul Bordon
Desperate
Ferrari
The Super Snooper
The Second Woman
Stacy Rogers
Betrayal from the East
Charlie Hildebrand
The Rage of Paris
Department Head (uncredited)
The Falcon's Alibi
Harvey Beaumont
The Falcon's Adventure
Lieutenant Evans
Shed No Tears
Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)
The Fighting Marines
Kota
The Howards of Virginia
Backwoodsman (uncredited)
Caught Plastered
Harry Waters
Mademoiselle Fifi
A Wholesaler in Wine
Broadway Bill
Arthur Winslow
The Fatal Hour
Griswold
The Last Days of Pompeii
Tax Gatherer (uncredited)