Jason Robards Sr.
Born December 30, 1892 (Age: 133)
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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.
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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Filmography
Wild in the Country
1961
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as Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
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Age: 68
The Notorious Mr. Monks
1958
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as Judge (uncredited)
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Age: 65
The Second Woman
1950
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as Stacy Rogers
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Age: 57
Western Pacific Agent
1950
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as Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Age: 57
Dick Tracy
1945
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as Motorist (uncredited)
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Age: 52
A Game of Death
1945
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as Captain
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Age: 52
Man Alive
1945
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as Henry Fletcher
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Age: 52
Johnny Angel
1945
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as Officer (uncredited)
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Age: 52
Isle of the Dead
1945
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as Albrecht
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Age: 52
The Falcon in San Francisco
1945
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as Loomis, Butler (uncredited)
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Age: 52
No Image
What, No Cigarettes
1945
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as Policeman
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Age: 52
It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog
1945
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as
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Age: 52
Wanderer of the Wasteland
1945
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as Crooked Dealer
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Age: 52
Zombies on Broadway
1945
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as Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Age: 52
Betrayal from the East
1945
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as Charlie Hildebrand
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Age: 52
Silver Queen
1942
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as Bank Teller (uncredited)
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Age: 49
San Antonio Rose
1941
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as Man at Radio Station
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Age: 48
A Strange Adventure
1932
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as Dr. Bailey
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Age: 39
The Conquerors
1932
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as Lane
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Age: 39
The Pride of the Legion
1932
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as Moran
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Age: 39
Slightly Married
1932
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as Jack Haines
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Age: 39
White Eagle
1932
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as Dave Rand
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Age: 39
Klondike
1932
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as Jim Armstrong
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Age: 39
Unholy Love
1932
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as Simmington
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Age: 39
Docks of San Francisco
1932
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as John Banning
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Age: 39
Union Depot
1932
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as Station Agent (uncredited)
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Age: 39
Discarded Lovers
1932
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as Rex Forsythe
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Age: 39
The Law of the Tong
1931
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as Charlie Wong
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Age: 38
Trapped
1931
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as Detective Lt. Jack Reed
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Age: 38
Caught Plastered
1931
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as Harry Waters
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Age: 38
Ex-Bad Boy
1931
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as Roger Shields
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Age: 38
Salvation Nell
1931
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as Major Williams
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Age: 38
Subway Express
1931
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as Paul Bordon
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Age: 38
Charlie Chan Carries On
1931
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as Walter Honeywood
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Age: 38
Lightnin'
1930
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as Raymond Thomas
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Age: 37
Abraham Lincoln
1930
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as Herndon
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Age: 37
The Jazz Cinderella
1930
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as Herbert Carter
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Age: 37
Sisters
1930
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as John Shannon
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Age: 37
Crazy That Way
1930
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as Frank Oakes
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Age: 37
Trifles
1930
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as George Henderson
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Age: 37
Peacock Alley
1930
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as Jim Bradbury
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Age: 37