Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Deceased · Born: Dec 31, 1892 · Died: Apr 4, 1963

Personal Details

Height5' 8"
BornDec 31, 1892 Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
Spouse
  • Agnes Lynch

    ( Jan 5, 1929 to Apr 4, 1963 )
  • Hope Maxine Glanville

    ( Oct 27, 1914 to Nov 8, 1928 )
Relatives
  • Sam Robards (Grandchild)
  • Laura Robards (Great Grandchild)

Biography

Jason Robards, a renowned American stage actor, embarked on his illustrious career by training at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Art. He went on to appear in numerous films, initially captivating audiences as a leading man, before transitioning to character roles and occasional cameo appearances.

Throughout his career, Robards was consistently billed as Jason Robards, a distinction that served as a testament to his own established reputation, as his more famous son, Jason Robards, did not attain fame until the latter stages of his father's career. Only in retrospect was he referred to as Jason Robards Sr., a subtle yet poignant acknowledgment of his own legacy.

Tragically, Robards' life was cut short in 1963, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of entertainment. He had the privilege of witnessing his namesake son, Jason Robards, carry on the family's acting tradition, as well as his grandson, Jason Robards III, who followed in their footsteps, ensuring the Robards' family legacy would endure for generations to come.

Career

1961
Wild in the Country
Wild in the Country as Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
1958
The Notorious Mr. Monks
The Notorious Mr. Monks as Judge (uncredited)
1950
The Second Woman
The Second Woman as Stacy Rogers
Western Pacific Agent
Western Pacific Agent as Train Passenger (uncredited)
1949
Feudin' Rhythm
Feudin' Rhythm as Mr. Rushman (uncredited)
South of Death Valley
South of Death Valley as Major Porter Mullen (uncredited)
Massacre River
Massacre River as Lawyer Johnstone (uncredited)
Masked Raiders
Masked Raiders as Captain of Texas Rangers (uncredited)
Riders of the Whistling Pines
Riders of the Whistling Pines as Charles Carter (uncredited)
The Threat
The Threat as Police Fingerprint Technician (uncredited)
Rimfire
Rimfire as Elkins (Banker)
Impact
Impact as Judge
1948
Son of God's Country
Son of God's Country as John Thornton
Western Heritage
Western Heritage as Judge Winston
Guns of Hate
Guns of Hate as Ben Jason
Shed No Tears
Shed No Tears as Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)
If You Knew Susie
If You Knew Susie as Ogleby (uncredited)
Race Street
Race Street as Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1947
Riffraff
Riffraff as Mr. Domingues
Under the Tonto Rim
Under the Tonto Rim as Captain McLean
Desperate
Desperate as Ferrari
Thunder Mountain
Thunder Mountain as Jim Gardner
Wild Horse Mesa
Wild Horse Mesa as Hod Slack
A Likely Story
A Likely Story as Cop (uncredited)
Banjo
Banjo as Conductor Matthews (uncredited)
The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter as Night Editor (uncredited)
Code of the West
Code of the West as Morley (uncredited)
Born to Kill
Born to Kill as Conductor (uncredited)
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
Dick Tracy's Dilemma as Hawks (uncredited)
The Judge Steps Out
The Judge Steps Out as Police Officer Maloney (uncredited)
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome as Bank Officer (uncredited)
1946
Ding Dong Williams
Ding Dong Williams as Director Kenmore
Step by Step
Step by Step as Bruckner
Bedlam
Bedlam as Oliver Todd
Vacation in Reno
Vacation in Reno as Sheriff Johnson
Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory as Alert Coffeyville Citizen (uncredited)
The Falcon's Adventure
The Falcon's Adventure as Lieutenant Evans
Deadline at Dawn
Deadline at Dawn as Policeman with Liquor Bottle (uncredited)
The Bamboo Blonde
The Bamboo Blonde as Colonel Graham (uncredited)
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as Captain (uncredited)
Criminal Court
Criminal Court as Al Marsh (uncredited)
The Falcon's Alibi
The Falcon's Alibi as Harvey Beaumont
1945
Man Alive
Man Alive as Henry Fletcher
Betrayal from the East
Betrayal from the East as Charlie Hildebrand
Zombies on Broadway
Zombies on Broadway as Headwaiter (uncredited)
The Falcon in San Francisco
The Falcon in San Francisco as Loomis, Butler (uncredited)
Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy as Motorist (uncredited)
Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel as Officer (uncredited)
1944
Mademoiselle Fifi
Mademoiselle Fifi as A Wholesaler in Wine
Bermuda Mystery
Bermuda Mystery as Mark Dunham
Music in Manhattan
Music in Manhattan as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1943
The Kansan
The Kansan as Bank Teller
1942
Silver Queen
Silver Queen as Bank Teller (uncredited)
1941
San Antonio Rose
San Antonio Rose as Man at Radio Station
1940
The Fatal Hour
The Fatal Hour as Griswold
Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner as Country Club Garage Man
The Howards of Virginia
The Howards of Virginia as Backwoodsman (uncredited)
I Love You Again
I Love You Again as Worker with Hendrickson Account (uncredited)
1939
Danger Flight
Danger Flight as Paul Smith
Mystery Plane
Mystery Plane as Paul Smith
Stunt Pilot
Stunt Pilot as Paul Smith
Sky Patrol
Sky Patrol as Paul Smith - Three Points Airfield Owner
Juarez
Juarez as (uncredited)
Range War
Range War as Rancher
Zorro's Fighting Legion
Zorro's Fighting Legion as Cantina Proprietor
1938
The Rage of Paris
The Rage of Paris as Department Head (uncredited)
1937
Clipped Wings
Clipped Wings as Raoul McGuire
Vogues of 1938
Vogues of 1938 as Reporter
The Firefly
The Firefly as Civilian Spanish Patriot (uncredited)
1936
San Francisco
San Francisco as Father (uncredited)
Laughing at Trouble
Laughing at Trouble as Clerk of Court
Break of Hearts
Break of Hearts as Ticket-Seller (uncredited)
I Live My Life
I Live My Life as Church (Uncredited)
Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady as John’s Best Man (uncredited)
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii as Tax Gatherer (uncredited)
1934
Burn 'Em Up Barnes
Burn 'Em Up Barnes as John Drummond
Woman Unafraid
Woman Unafraid as Big Bill Lewis
Public Stenographer
Public Stenographer as Fred 'Freddie' White
The Woman Condemned
The Woman Condemned as Jim Wallace
Broadway Bill
Broadway Bill as Arthur Winslow
Take the Stand
Take the Stand as Joe Reynolds
Cockeyed Cavaliers
Cockeyed Cavaliers as Tavern Singer
All of Me
All of Me as Man in Speakeasy (uncredited)
1933
Damaged Lives
Damaged Lives as Dr. Bill Hall
Carnival Lady
Carnival Lady as Jim Ryan
Corruption
Corruption as Police Commissioner
Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday as Investor (Uncredited)
Employees' Entrance
Employees' Entrance as Commercial Artist (uncredited)
1932
Klondike
Klondike as Jim Armstrong
Discarded Lovers
Discarded Lovers as Rex Forsythe
Unholy Love
Unholy Love as Simmington
Union Depot
Union Depot as Station Agent (uncredited)
1930
Peacock Alley
Peacock Alley as Jim Bradbury
1927