Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Acting30th December 1892(died at 70)Hillsdale, Michigan, USA186 titles

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.

Born

30th December 1892 · Hillsdale, Michigan, USA

Died

4th April 1963

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Jason Nelson Robards, Jason Robards

Links

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Known for

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

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Filmography

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