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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Wild in the Country
Character: Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1961
Acapulco
Character: Max
TV • 1961
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Character: Rupert Willis
TV • 1960
The Notorious Mr. Monks
Character: Judge (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1958
Leave It to Beaver
Character:
TV • 1957
General Electric Theater
Character: Sam Brady
TV • 1953
General Electric Theater
Character: L.P. Kerner
TV • 1953
General Electric Theater
Character: Judge
TV • 1953
The Second Woman
Character: Stacy Rogers
MOVIE • 1950
Western Pacific Agent
Character: Train Passenger (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1950
The Threat
Character: Police Fingerprint Technician (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1949
Horsemen of the Sierras
Character: Phineas Grant
MOVIE • 1949
Feudin' Rhythm
Character: Mr. Rushman (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1949
Post Office Investigator
Character: Henry Hand
MOVIE • 1949
Masked Raiders
Character: Captain of Texas Rangers (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1949
South of Death Valley
Character: Major Porter Mullen (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1949
Massacre River
Character: Lawyer Johnstone (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1949
Rimfire
Character: Elkins (Banker)
MOVIE • 1949
Impact
Character: Judge
MOVIE • 1949
Riders of the Whistling Pines
Character: Charles Carter (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1949