Jason Robards Sr.
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Isle of the Dead
as Albrecht
1945
Bedlam
as Oliver Todd
1946
Dynamite
as Hook (Quarry Superintendent) (uncredited)
1949
Wanderer of the Wasteland
as Crooked Dealer
1945
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
as Captain (uncredited)
1946
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as John Retch
1948
Riff-Raff
as Mr. Domingues
1947
Impact
as Judge
1949
Subway Express
as Paul Bordon
1931
Desperate
as Ferrari
1947
The Super Snooper
1934
Betrayal from the East
as Charlie Hildebrand
1945
The Second Woman
as Stacy Rogers
1950
The Rage of Paris
as Department Head (uncredited)
1938
The Falcon's Adventure
as Lieutenant Evans
1946
The Falcon's Alibi
as Harvey Beaumont
1946
Shed No Tears
as Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)
1948
The Fighting Marines
as Kota
1935
The Howards of Virginia
as Backwoodsman (uncredited)
1940
Caught Plastered
as Harry Waters
1931
