Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Born December 30, 1892 (Age: 133) 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

Wild in the Country

1961 as Judge Tom Parker (uncredited) Age: 68
The Notorious Mr. Monks

The Notorious Mr. Monks

1958 as Judge (uncredited) Age: 65
The Second Woman

The Second Woman

1950 as Stacy Rogers Age: 57
Western Pacific Agent

Western Pacific Agent

1950 as Train Passenger (uncredited) Age: 57
Dick Tracy

Dick Tracy

1945 as Motorist (uncredited) Age: 52
A Game of Death

A Game of Death

1945 as Captain Age: 52
Man Alive

Man Alive

1945 as Henry Fletcher Age: 52
Johnny Angel

Johnny Angel

1945 as Officer (uncredited) Age: 52
Isle of the Dead

Isle of the Dead

1945 as Albrecht Age: 52
The Falcon in San Francisco

The Falcon in San Francisco

1945 as Loomis, Butler (uncredited) Age: 52
No Image

What, No Cigarettes

1945 as Policeman Age: 52
It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog

It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog

1945 as Age: 52
Wanderer of the Wasteland

Wanderer of the Wasteland

1945 as Crooked Dealer Age: 52
Zombies on Broadway

Zombies on Broadway

1945 as Headwaiter (uncredited) Age: 52
Betrayal from the East

Betrayal from the East

1945 as Charlie Hildebrand Age: 52
Silver Queen

Silver Queen

1942 as Bank Teller (uncredited) Age: 49
San Antonio Rose

San Antonio Rose

1941 as Man at Radio Station Age: 48
A Strange Adventure

A Strange Adventure

1932 as Dr. Bailey Age: 39
The Conquerors

The Conquerors

1932 as Lane Age: 39
The Pride of the Legion

The Pride of the Legion

1932 as Moran Age: 39
Slightly Married

Slightly Married

1932 as Jack Haines Age: 39
White Eagle

White Eagle

1932 as Dave Rand Age: 39
Klondike

Klondike

1932 as Jim Armstrong Age: 39
Unholy Love

Unholy Love

1932 as Simmington Age: 39
Docks of San Francisco

Docks of San Francisco

1932 as John Banning Age: 39
Union Depot

Union Depot

1932 as Station Agent (uncredited) Age: 39
Discarded Lovers

Discarded Lovers

1932 as Rex Forsythe Age: 39
The Law of the Tong

The Law of the Tong

1931 as Charlie Wong Age: 38
Trapped

Trapped

1931 as Detective Lt. Jack Reed Age: 38
Caught Plastered

Caught Plastered

1931 as Harry Waters Age: 38
Ex-Bad Boy

Ex-Bad Boy

1931 as Roger Shields Age: 38
Salvation Nell

Salvation Nell

1931 as Major Williams Age: 38
Subway Express

Subway Express

1931 as Paul Bordon Age: 38
Charlie Chan Carries On

Charlie Chan Carries On

1931 as Walter Honeywood Age: 38
Lightnin'

Lightnin'

1930 as Raymond Thomas Age: 37
Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

1930 as Herndon Age: 37
The Jazz Cinderella

The Jazz Cinderella

1930 as Herbert Carter Age: 37
Sisters

Sisters

1930 as John Shannon Age: 37
Crazy That Way

Crazy That Way

1930 as Frank Oakes Age: 37
Trifles

Trifles

1930 as George Henderson Age: 37
Peacock Alley

Peacock Alley

1930 as Jim Bradbury Age: 37