Person file · Acting
Jason Robards Sr.
Born 1892-12-30Hillsdale, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Wild in the CountryJudge Tom Parker (uncredited)The Notorious Mr. MonksJudge (uncredited)The Second WomanStacy RogersWestern Pacific AgentTrain Passenger (uncredited)The ThreatPolice Fingerprint Technician (uncredited)Horsemen of the SierrasPhineas GrantFeudin' RhythmMr. Rushman (uncredited)Post Office InvestigatorHenry HandMasked RaidersCaptain of Texas Rangers (uncredited)South of Death ValleyMajor Porter Mullen (uncredited)Massacre RiverLawyer Johnstone (uncredited)RimfireElkins (Banker)ImpactJudgeRiders of the Whistling PinesCharles Carter (uncredited)Alaska PatrolDr. LoringDynamiteHook (Quarry Superintendent) (uncredited)Smoky Mountain MelodyJosh CorbySon of God’s CountryJohn ThorntonRace StreetApartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)Return of the Bad MenJudge HarperGuns of HateBen JasonShed No TearsHomicide Inspector (Uncredited)Fighting Father DunneJ.J. SoninMr. Blandings Builds His Dream HouseJohn Retch