Actor
Jason Robards Sr.
133 years · Hillsdale, Michigan, USA · 178 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 178
Wild in the Country
1961 · Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
On Fawesome
The Notorious Mr. Monks
1958 · Judge (uncredited)
The Second Woman
1950 · Stacy Rogers
On Plex
Western Pacific Agent
1950 · Train Passenger (uncredited)
On Tubi TV
The Threat
1949 · Police Fingerprint Technician (uncredited)
Horsemen of the Sierras
1949 · Phineas Grant
Feudin' Rhythm
1949 · Mr. Rushman (uncredited)
Post Office Investigator
1949 · Henry Hand
Masked Raiders
1949 · Captain of Texas Rangers (uncredited)
South of Death Valley
1949 · Major Porter Mullen (uncredited)
Massacre River
1949 · Lawyer Johnstone (uncredited)
Rimfire
1949 · Elkins (Banker)
On Philo
Impact
1949 · Judge
On Plex
Riders of the Whistling Pines
1949 · Charles Carter (uncredited)
On Philo
Alaska Patrol
1949 · Dr. Loring
Dynamite
1949 · Hook (Quarry Superintendent) (uncredited)
On Philo
Smoky Mountain Melody
1948 · Josh Corby
Son of God’s Country
1948 · John Thornton
Race Street
1948 · Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Return of the Bad Men
1948 · Judge Harper
Guns of Hate
1948 · Ben Jason
On TCM
Shed No Tears
1948 · Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)
On Philo
Fighting Father Dunne
1948 · J.J. Sonin
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948 · John Retch
On YouTube TV