About
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
Leave It to BeaverSeries • 1957
The Barbara Stanwyck ShowSeries • 1960
JuarezMovie • 1939
San FranciscoMovie • 1936
Wild in the CountryMovie • 1961
Dick Tracy's DilemmaMovie • 1947
I Love You AgainMovie • 1940
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream HouseMovie • 1948
BedlamMovie • 1946
Return of the Bad MenMovie • 1948
Riff-RaffMovie • 1947
The Farmer's DaughterMovie • 1947
Isle of the DeadMovie • 1945
Dick Tracy vs. CueballMovie • 1946
Dick Tracy Meets GruesomeMovie • 1947
Dick TracyMovie • 1945
The Rage of ParisMovie • 1938
Abraham LincolnMovie • 1930
Born to KillMovie • 1947
ImpactMovie • 1949
The Last Days of PompeiiMovie • 1935
The Second WomanMovie • 1950
DesperateMovie • 1947
Johnny AngelMovie • 1945