Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Acting

Birthday

1892/12/30

Day of death

1963/04/04 (70 years old)

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Hillsdale, Michigan, USA

Also know as

Jason Nelson Robards, Jason Robards

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.

Acting
Isle of the Dead
6.0

(1945) Isle of the Dead

as Albrecht

Bedlam
6.5

(1946) Bedlam

as Oliver Todd

Dynamite
4.0

(1949) Dynamite

as Hook (Quarry Superintendent) (uncredited)

Wanderer of the Wasteland
7.5

(1945) Wanderer of the Wasteland

as Crooked Dealer

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
5.2

(1946) Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

as Captain (uncredited)

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
7.0

(1948) Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

as John Retch

Riff-Raff
6.1

(1947) Riff-Raff

as Mr. Domingues

Impact
6.1

(1949) Impact

as Judge

Subway Express
0.0

(1931) Subway Express

as Paul Bordon

Desperate
6.5

(1947) Desperate

as Ferrari

The Super Snooper
0.0

(1934) The Super Snooper

as ---

Betrayal from the East
5.8

(1945) Betrayal from the East

as Charlie Hildebrand

The Second Woman
5.5

(1950) The Second Woman

as Stacy Rogers

The Rage of Paris
6.1

(1938) The Rage of Paris

as Department Head (uncredited)

The Falcon's Alibi
5.2

(1946) The Falcon's Alibi

as Harvey Beaumont

The Falcon's Adventure
6.1

(1946) The Falcon's Adventure

as Lieutenant Evans

Shed No Tears
5.0

(1948) Shed No Tears

as Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)

The Fighting Marines
6.0

(1935) The Fighting Marines

as Kota

The Howards of Virginia
6.4

(1940) The Howards of Virginia

as Backwoodsman (uncredited)

Caught Plastered
5.8

(1931) Caught Plastered

as Harry Waters

Mademoiselle Fifi
5.8

(1944) Mademoiselle Fifi

as A Wholesaler in Wine

Broadway Bill
6.0

(1934) Broadway Bill

as Arthur Winslow

The Fatal Hour
6.0

(1940) The Fatal Hour

as Griswold

The Last Days of Pompeii
5.6

(1935) The Last Days of Pompeii

as Tax Gatherer (uncredited)

Damaged Lives
4.3

(1933) Damaged Lives

as Dr. Bill Hall

The Firefly
6.4

(1937) The Firefly

as Civilian Spanish Patriot (uncredited)

San Antonio Rose
7.0

(1941) San Antonio Rose

as Man at Radio Station

Thunder Mountain
5.0

(1947) Thunder Mountain

as Jim Gardner

A Game of Death
6.2

(1945) A Game of Death

as Captain

Post Office Investigator
6.0

(1949) Post Office Investigator

as Henry Hand

Discarded Lovers
4.8

(1932) Discarded Lovers

as Rex Forsythe

Klondike
5.3

(1932) Klondike

as Jim Armstrong

Wild Horse Mesa
5.0

(1947) Wild Horse Mesa

as Hod Slack

A Strange Adventure
5.0

(1932) A Strange Adventure

as Dr. Bailey

Return of the Bad Men
6.3

(1948) Return of the Bad Men

as Judge Harper

Ladies Crave Excitement
4.5

(1935) Ladies Crave Excitement

as Nick

The Miracle Rider
4.3

(1935) The Miracle Rider

as Carlton

The Woman Condemned
4.5

(1934) The Woman Condemned

as Jim Wallace

Footloose Widows
0.0

(1926) Footloose Widows

as J.A. "Jerry" Smith

The Pride of the Legion
6.0

(1932) The Pride of the Legion

as Moran

Public Stenographer
4.5

(1934) Public Stenographer

as Fred 'Freddie' White

Trapped
0.0

(1931) Trapped

as Detective Lt. Jack Reed

The Land of Hope
0.0

(1921) The Land of Hope

as Sascha Rabinoff

Irish Hearts
0.0

(1927) Irish Hearts

as Rory

Carnival Lady
5.0

(1933) Carnival Lady

as Jim Ryan

Man Alive
5.1

(1945) Man Alive

as Henry Fletcher

Unholy Love
3.0

(1932) Unholy Love

as Simmington

Docks of San Francisco
4.5

(1932) Docks of San Francisco

as John Banning

Sweetheart of the Navy
10.0

(1937) Sweetheart of the Navy

as Bumper

Clipped Wings
3.5

(1937) Clipped Wings

as Raoul McGuire

Crimson Romance
6.0

(1934) Crimson Romance

as Pierre

The Conquerors
5.7

(1932) The Conquerors

as Lane

The Bamboo Blonde
6.0

(1946) The Bamboo Blonde

as Colonel Graham (uncredited)

Union Depot
6.1

(1932) Union Depot

as Station Agent (uncredited)

Peacock Alley
4.3

(1930) Peacock Alley

as Jim Bradbury

Slightly Married
5.5

(1932) Slightly Married

as Jack Haines

Gangs of Chicago
5.3

(1940) Gangs of Chicago

as ---

Fighting Father Dunne
6.0

(1948) Fighting Father Dunne

as J.J. Sonin

Ding Dong Williams
5.0

(1946) Ding Dong Williams

as Director Kenmore

Abraham Lincoln
5.4

(1930) Abraham Lincoln

as Herndon

Burn 'Em Up Barnes
5.2

(1934) Burn 'Em Up Barnes

as John Drummond

I Love You Again
7.2

(1940) I Love You Again

as Worker with Hendrickson Account

Ex-Bad Boy
0.0

(1931) Ex-Bad Boy

as Roger Shields

Woman Unafraid
5.0

(1934) Woman Unafraid

as Big Bill Lewis

Hills of Kentucky
2.0

(1927) Hills of Kentucky

as Steve Harley

Jaws of Steel
8.0

(1927) Jaws of Steel

as John Warren

Traffic with the Devil
6.3

(1946) Traffic with the Devil

as Irate Motorist (uncredited)

Danger Flight
3.7

(1939) Danger Flight

as Paul Smith

0.0

(1947) Follow That Music

as ---

Vogues of 1938
5.3

(1937) Vogues of 1938

as Reporter

The President Vanishes
7.0

(1934) The President Vanishes

as Kilbourne

The Nurse from Brooklyn
6.0

(1938) The Nurse from Brooklyn

as Surgeon

Western Heritage
6.3

(1948) Western Heritage

as Judge Winston

Robin Hood of El Dorado
4.7

(1936) Robin Hood of El Dorado

as Pancho

Employees' Entrance
6.3

(1933) Employees' Entrance

as Commercial Artist (uncredited)

Zorro's Fighting Legion
5.2

(1939) Zorro's Fighting Legion

as Cantina Proprietor

The Long Shot
5.8

(1939) The Long Shot

as Doctor

Mystery Plane
9.5

(1939) Mystery Plane

as Paul Smith

Juarez
6.5

(1939) Juarez

as (uncredited)

Stunt Pilot
0.0

(1939) Stunt Pilot

as Paul Smith

Take the Stand
4.0

(1934) Take the Stand

as Joe Reynolds

Sky Patrol
4.0

(1939) Sky Patrol

as Paul Smith - Three Points Airfield Owner

Charlie Chan Carries On
6.5

(1931) Charlie Chan Carries On

as Walter Honeywood

Deadline at Dawn
6.2

(1946) Deadline at Dawn

as Policeman with Liquor Bottle (uncredited)

South of Death Valley
5.0

(1949) South of Death Valley

as Major Porter Mullen (uncredited)

Rimfire
5.7

(1949) Rimfire

as Elkins (Banker)

Riders of the Whistling Pines
5.0

(1949) Riders of the Whistling Pines

as Charles Carter (uncredited)

Alaska Patrol
0.0

(1949) Alaska Patrol

as Dr. Loring

Race Street
5.8

(1948) Race Street

as Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)

The Judge Steps Out
7.0

(1947) The Judge Steps Out

as Police Officer Maloney (uncredited)

Dick Tracy's Dilemma
5.4

(1947) Dick Tracy's Dilemma

as Hawks (uncredited)

Born to Kill
6.7

(1947) Born to Kill

as Conductor (uncredited)

A Likely Story
4.2

(1947) A Likely Story

as Cop (uncredited)

Code of the West
5.0

(1947) Code of the West

as Morley (uncredited)

Woman Against Woman
6.5

(1938) Woman Against Woman

as Mr. Roamer

Bermuda Mystery
6.0

(1944) Bermuda Mystery

as Mark Dunham

The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
6.2

(1940) The Green Hornet Strikes Again!

as Foley's Bodyguard

The Law of the Tong
6.0

(1931) The Law of the Tong

as Charlie Wong

Cipher Bureau
5.3

(1938) Cipher Bureau

as Ellsworth

Under the Tonto Rim
6.0

(1947) Under the Tonto Rim

as Captain McLean

Ship of Wanted Men
2.0

(1933) Ship of Wanted Men

as John Craig

Salvation Nell
0.0

(1931) Salvation Nell

as Major Williams

Lightnin'
3.7

(1930) Lightnin'

as Raymond Thomas

Range War
0.0

(1939) Range War

as Rancher

Radio Hams
6.0

(1939) Radio Hams

as Pilot in distress

Massacre River
6.2

(1949) Massacre River

as Lawyer Johnstone (uncredited)

Cockeyed Cavaliers
6.0

(1934) Cockeyed Cavaliers

as Tavern Singer

If You Knew Susie
7.5

(1948) If You Knew Susie

as Ogleby (uncredited)

Half a Sinner
5.1

(1940) Half a Sinner

as Country Club Garage Man

Tracked by the Police
8.0

(1927) Tracked by the Police

as Bob Owen

The Farmer's Daughter
6.9

(1947) The Farmer's Daughter

as Night Editor (uncredited)

Criminal Court
5.3

(1946) Criminal Court

as Al Marsh (uncredited)

Smoky Mountain Melody
6.0

(1948) Smoky Mountain Melody

as Josh Corby

I Live My Life
6.4

(1935) I Live My Life

as Church (Uncredited)

Corruption
5.2

(1933) Corruption

as Police Commissioner

The Gamblers
0.0

(1929) The Gamblers

as Carvel Emerson

All of Me
6.0

(1934) All of Me

as Man in Speakeasy (uncredited)

Horsemen of the Sierras
0.0

(1949) Horsemen of the Sierras

as Phineas Grant

Guns of Hate
5.0

(1948) Guns of Hate

as Ben Jason

Seven Keys to Baldpate
6.2

(1947) Seven Keys to Baldpate

as Hayden

The Death Ship
0.0

(1928) The Death Ship

as Tom - The First Mate

Trifles
5.0

(1930) Trifles

as George Henderson

Scouts to the Rescue
0.0

(1939) Scouts to the Rescue

as Doc

Son of God’s Country
0.0

(1948) Son of God’s Country

as John Thornton

Silver Queen
5.6

(1942) Silver Queen

as Bank Teller (uncredited)

The Kansan
5.2

(1943) The Kansan

as Bank Teller

San Francisco
6.6

(1936) San Francisco

as Father (uncredited)

Zombies on Broadway
5.1

(1945) Zombies on Broadway

as Headwaiter (uncredited)

On Trial
6.0

(1928) On Trial

as Defense Attorney

Twin Husbands
6.5

(1946) Twin Husbands

as Dorothy's Attorney

Vacation in Reno
7.0

(1946) Vacation in Reno

as Sheriff Johnson

The Jazz Cinderella
0.0

(1930) The Jazz Cinderella

as Herbert Carter

I Stole a Million
6.0

(1939) I Stole a Million

as Bank Teller (uncredited)

White Eagle
0.0

(1932) White Eagle

as Dave Rand

Break of Hearts
5.5

(1935) Break of Hearts

as Ticket-Seller (uncredited)

Trial Marriage
0.0

(1929) Trial Marriage

as Dr. Thorvald Ware

Stella Maris
0.0

(1925) Stella Maris

as Walter Herold

Banjo
7.5

(1947) Banjo

as Conductor Matthews (uncredited)

Paris
0.0

(1929) Paris

as Andrew Sabbot

I'll Take Milk
3.0

(1946) I'll Take Milk

as ---

Torture Money
5.9

(1937) Torture Money

as Alex Carmathy (uncredited)

The Falcon in San Francisco
6.1

(1945) The Falcon in San Francisco

as Loomis, Butler (uncredited)

The Third Degree
0.0

(1926) The Third Degree

as Howard Jeffries Jr.

The Heart of Maryland
0.0

(1927) The Heart of Maryland

as Maj. Alan Kendrick

Only Yesterday
6.8

(1933) Only Yesterday

as Investor (Uncredited)

Badman's Territory
5.8

(1946) Badman's Territory

as Alert Coffeyville Citizen (uncredited)

Wild Geese
0.0

(1927) Wild Geese

as Mark Jordan

It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog
0.0

(1945) It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog

as ---

Trail Street
6.4

(1947) Trail Street

as Jason

The Way to Love
0.0

(1933) The Way to Love

as Guide

The Mad Empress
5.6

(1939) The Mad Empress

as President Benito Juarez

Flight to Fame
5.0

(1938) Flight to Fame

as Muller

The Gilded Lily
0.0

(1921) The Gilded Lily

as Frank Thompson

Do or Diet
0.0

(1947) Do or Diet

as Boss

Step by Step
6.2

(1946) Step by Step

as Bruckner

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
5.4

(1947) Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome

as Bank Officer (uncredited)

The Cohens and Kellys
0.0

(1926) The Cohens and Kellys

as Tim Kelly

White Flannels
0.0

(1927) White Flannels

as Frank Politz

Streets of Shanghai
0.0

(1927) Streets of Shanghai

as Eugene Fong

The Notorious Mr. Monks
0.0

(1958) The Notorious Mr. Monks

as Judge (uncredited)

Wild in the Country
6.4

(1961) Wild in the Country

as Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)

Western Pacific Agent
6.0

(1950) Western Pacific Agent

as Train Passenger (uncredited)

The Threat
5.8

(1949) The Threat

as Police Fingerprint Technician (uncredited)

Feudin' Rhythm
0.0

(1949) Feudin' Rhythm

as Mr. Rushman (uncredited)

Masked Raiders
6.0

(1949) Masked Raiders

as Captain of Texas Rangers (uncredited)

The Flying Marine
0.0

(1929) The Flying Marine

as Mitch Moran

The Isle of Lost Ships
0.0

(1929) The Isle of Lost Ships

as Frank Howard

The Devil's Mate
0.0

(1933) The Devil's Mate

as Clinton

Crazy That Way
0.0

(1930) Crazy That Way

as Frank Oakes

Dick Tracy
5.1

(1945) Dick Tracy

as Motorist (uncredited)

The Luckiest Girl in the World
7.5

(1936) The Luckiest Girl in the World

as ---

Vagabond Lady
7.2

(1935) Vagabond Lady

as John’s Best Man (uncredited)

Laughing at Trouble
6.0

(1936) Laughing at Trouble

as Clerk of Court

General Electric Theater
6.0

(1953) General Electric Theater

as Sam Brady

5.0

(1961) Acapulco

as Max

Leave It to Beaver
6.9

(1957) Leave It to Beaver

as ---

The Barbara Stanwyck Show
6.2

(1960) The Barbara Stanwyck Show

as Rupert Willis

General Electric Theater
6.0

(1953) General Electric Theater

as L.P. Kerner

General Electric Theater
6.0

(1953) General Electric Theater

as Judge