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.

Known For

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

as John Retch

Isle of the Dead

as Albrecht

Born to Kill

as Conductor (uncredited)

Bedlam

as Oliver Todd

Leave It to Beaver

San Francisco

as Father (uncredited)

Impact

as Judge

I Love You Again

as Worker with Hendrickson Account

Return of the Bad Men

as Judge Harper

Abraham Lincoln

as Herndon