Jason Robards Sr.
Acting · 70 years old
Hillsdale, 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
Sweetheart of the Navy
Bumper
Jaws of Steel
John Warren
Tracked by the Police
Bob Owen
Wanderer of the Wasteland
Crooked Dealer
If You Knew Susie
Ogleby (uncredited)
Banjo
Conductor Matthews (uncredited)
The Luckiest Girl in the World
I Love You Again
Worker with Hendrickson Account (uncredited)
Mystery Plane
Paul Smith
Vagabond Lady
John’s Best Man (uncredited)
The Farmer's Daughter
Night Editor (uncredited)
San Antonio Rose
Man at Radio Station
The Judge Steps Out
Police Officer Maloney (uncredited)
Vacation in Reno
Sheriff Johnson
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
John Retch
Leave It to Beaver
Only Yesterday
Investor (Uncredited)
Born to Kill
Conductor (uncredited)
Bedlam
Oliver Todd
The Howards of Virginia
Backwoodsman (uncredited)