Jason Robards Sr.

from Hillsdale, Michigan, USA

Artwork for San FranciscoImage of 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.

Timeline

1961Aged 69

  • Poster for Wild in the Country

    Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)

1958Aged 66

  • Poster for The Notorious Mr. Monks

    Judge (uncredited)

1950Aged 58

  • Poster for Western Pacific Agent

    Train Passenger (uncredited)

  • Poster for The Second Woman

    Stacy Rogers

1949Aged 57

  • Poster for Dynamite

    Hook (Quarry Superintendent) (uncredited)

  • Poster for Alaska Patrol

    Dr. Loring

  • Poster for Riders of the Whistling Pines

    Charles Carter (uncredited)

  • Poster for Impact

    Judge

  • Poster for Rimfire

    Elkins (Banker)

  • Poster for Massacre River

    Lawyer Johnstone (uncredited)

  • Poster for South of Death Valley

    Major Porter Mullen (uncredited)

  • Poster for Masked Raiders

    Captain of Texas Rangers (uncredited)

  • Poster for Post Office Investigator

    Henry Hand

  • Poster for Feudin' Rhythm

    Mr. Rushman (uncredited)

  • Poster for Horsemen of the Sierras

    Phineas Grant

  • Poster for The Threat

    Police Fingerprint Technician (uncredited)

1948Aged 56

  • Poster for If You Knew Susie

    Ogleby (uncredited)

  • Poster for Western Heritage

    Judge Winston

  • Poster for Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

    John Retch

  • Poster for Fighting Father Dunne

    J.J. Sonin

  • Poster for Shed No Tears

    Homicide Inspector (Uncredited)

  • Poster for Guns of Hate

    Ben Jason

  • Poster for Return of the Bad Men

    Judge Harper

  • Poster for Race Street

    Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited)

  • Poster for Son of God’s Country

    John Thornton

  • Poster for Smoky Mountain Melody

    Josh Corby

1947Aged 55

  • Follow That Music

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Do or Diet

    Boss

  • Poster for Trail Street

    Jason

  • Poster for Code of the West

    Morley (uncredited)

  • Poster for The Farmer's Daughter

    Night Editor (uncredited)

  • Poster for A Likely Story

    Cop (uncredited)

  • Poster for Born to Kill

    Conductor (uncredited)

  • Poster for Banjo

    Conductor Matthews (uncredited)

  • Poster for Dick Tracy's Dilemma

    Hawks (uncredited)

  • Poster for Thunder Mountain

    Jim Gardner

  • Poster for Seven Keys to Baldpate

    Hayden

  • Poster for Desperate

    Ferrari

  • Poster for Riff-Raff

    Mr. Domingues

  • Poster for Under the Tonto Rim

    Captain McLean

  • Poster for Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome

    Bank Officer (uncredited)

  • Poster for Wild Horse Mesa

    Hod Slack

  • Poster for The Judge Steps Out

    Police Officer Maloney (uncredited)

1946Aged 54

  • Poster for Deadline at Dawn

    Policeman with Liquor Bottle (uncredited)

  • Poster for The Falcon's Alibi

    Harvey Beaumont

  • Poster for Ding Dong Williams

    Director Kenmore

  • Poster for Badman's Territory

    Alert Coffeyville Citizen (uncredited)

  • Poster for Twin Husbands

    Dorothy's Attorney

  • Poster for Bedlam

    Oliver Todd

  • Poster for The Bamboo Blonde

    Colonel Graham (uncredited)

  • Poster for I'll Take Milk

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Step by Step

    Bruckner

  • Poster for Traffic with the Devil

    Irate Motorist (uncredited)

  • Poster for Criminal Court

    Al Marsh (uncredited)

  • Poster for Dick Tracy vs. Cueball

    Captain (uncredited)

  • Poster for Vacation in Reno

    Sheriff Johnson

  • Poster for The Falcon's Adventure

    Lieutenant Evans

1945Aged 53

  • Poster for Betrayal from the East

    Charlie Hildebrand

  • Poster for Zombies on Broadway

    Headwaiter (uncredited)

  • Poster for Wanderer of the Wasteland

    Crooked Dealer

  • Poster for It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog

    (Unknown)

  • What, No Cigarettes

    Policeman

  • Poster for The Falcon in San Francisco

    Loomis, Butler (uncredited)

  • Poster for Isle of the Dead

    Albrecht

  • Poster for Johnny Angel

    Officer (uncredited)

  • Poster for Man Alive

    Henry Fletcher

  • Poster for A Game of Death

    Captain

  • Poster for Dick Tracy

    Motorist (uncredited)

1944Aged 52

  • Poster for Bermuda Mystery

    Mark Dunham

  • Poster for Mademoiselle Fifi

    A Wholesaler in Wine

  • Poster for Music in Manhattan

    Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

1943Aged 51

  • Poster for The Kansan

    Bank Teller

1942Aged 50

  • Poster for Silver Queen

    Bank Teller (uncredited)

1941Aged 49

  • Poster for San Antonio Rose

    Man at Radio Station

1940Aged 48

  • Poster for The Fatal Hour

    Griswold

  • Poster for Half a Sinner

    Country Club Garage Man

  • Poster for Gangs of Chicago

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for I Love You Again

    Worker with Hendrickson Account (uncredited)

  • Poster for The Howards of Virginia

    Backwoodsman (uncredited)

  • Poster for A Volta do Besouro Verde

    Foley's Bodyguard

1939Aged 47

  • Poster for The Long Shot

    Doctor

  • Poster for Scouts to the Rescue

    Doc

  • Poster for Mystery Plane

    Paul Smith

  • Poster for Radio Hams

    Pilot in distress

  • Poster for Juarez

    (uncredited)

  • Poster for Stunt Pilot

    Paul Smith

  • Poster for I Stole a Million

    Bank Teller (uncredited)

  • Poster for Range War

    Rancher

  • Poster for Sky Patrol

    Paul Smith - Three Points Airfield Owner

  • Poster for Danger Flight

    Paul Smith

  • Poster for Zorro's Fighting Legion

    Cantina Proprietor

  • Poster for The Mad Empress

    President Benito Juarez

1938Aged 46

  • Poster for The Nurse from Brooklyn

    Surgeon

  • Poster for The Rage of Paris

    Department Head (uncredited)

  • Poster for Woman Against Woman

    Mr. Roamer

  • Poster for Flight to Fame

    Muller

  • Poster for Cipher Bureau

    Ellsworth

1937Aged 45

  • Poster for Torture Money

    Alex Carmathy (uncredited)

  • Poster for Sweetheart of the Navy

    Bumper

  • Poster for Vogues of 1938

    Reporter

  • Poster for The Firefly

    Civilian Spanish Patriot (uncredited)

  • Poster for Clipped Wings

    Raoul McGuire

1936Aged 44

  • Poster for Robin Hood of El Dorado

    Pancho

  • Poster for San Francisco

    Father (uncredited)

  • Poster for The Luckiest Girl in the World

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Laughing at Trouble

    Clerk of Court

1935Aged 43

  • Poster for The Miracle Rider

    Carlton

  • Poster for Vagabond Lady

    John’s Best Man (uncredited)

  • Poster for Break of Hearts

    Ticket-Seller (uncredited)

  • Poster for Ladies Crave Excitement

    Nick

  • Poster for I Live My Life

    Church (Uncredited)

  • Poster for The Last Days of Pompeii

    Tax Gatherer (uncredited)

  • Poster for The Fighting Marines

    Kota

1934Aged 42

  • Poster for Public Stenographer

    Fred 'Freddie' White

  • Poster for All of Me

    Man in Speakeasy (uncredited)

  • Poster for The Super Snooper

    (Unknown)

  • Poster for Woman Unafraid

    Big Bill Lewis

  • Poster for The Woman Condemned

    Jim Wallace

  • Poster for Burn 'Em Up Barnes

    John Drummond

  • Poster for Cockeyed Cavaliers

    Tavern Singer

  • Poster for Take the Stand

    Joe Reynolds

  • Poster for Crimson Romance

    Pierre

  • Poster for The President Vanishes

    Kilbourne

  • Poster for Broadway Bill

    Arthur Winslow

1933Aged 41

  • Poster for Employees' Entrance

    Commercial Artist (uncredited)

  • Poster for Corruption

    Police Commissioner

  • Dance Hall Hostess

    Jerry Raymond

  • Poster for The Devil's Mate

    Clinton

  • Poster for Ship of Wanted Men

    John Craig

  • Poster for Damaged Lives

    Dr. Bill Hall

  • Poster for The Way to Love

    Guide

  • Poster for Only Yesterday

    Investor (Uncredited)

  • Poster for Carnival Lady

    Jim Ryan

1932Aged 40

  • Poster for Discarded Lovers

    Rex Forsythe

  • Poster for Union Depot

    Station Agent (uncredited)

  • Poster for Docks of San Francisco

    John Banning

  • Poster for Unholy Love

    Simmington

  • Poster for Klondike

    Jim Armstrong

  • Poster for White Eagle

    Dave Rand

  • Poster for Slightly Married

    Jack Haines

  • Poster for The Pride of the Legion

    Moran

  • Poster for The Conquerors

    Lane

  • Poster for A Strange Adventure

    Dr. Bailey

1931Aged 39

  • Poster for Charlie Chan Carries On

    Walter Honeywood

  • Poster for Subway Express

    Paul Bordon

  • Poster for Salvation Nell

    Major Williams

  • Poster for Ex-Bad Boy

    Roger Shields

  • Poster for Caught Plastered

    Harry Waters

  • Poster for Trapped

    Detective Lt. Jack Reed

  • Poster for The Law of the Tong

    Charlie Wong

1930Aged 38

  • Poster for Peacock Alley

    Jim Bradbury

  • Poster for Trifles

    George Henderson

  • Poster for Crazy That Way

    Frank Oakes

  • Poster for Sisters

    John Shannon

  • Poster for The Jazz Cinderella

    Herbert Carter

  • Poster for Abraham Lincoln

    Herndon

  • Poster for Lightnin'

    Raymond Thomas

1929Aged 37

  • Poster for Some Mother's Boy

    The Boy

  • Poster for Trial Marriage

    Dr. Thorvald Ware

  • Poster for The Flying Marine

    Mitch Moran

  • Poster for The Gamblers

    Carvel Emerson

  • Poster for The Isle of Lost Ships

    Frank Howard

  • Poster for Paris

    Andrew Sabbot

1928Aged 36

  • Poster for The Death Ship

    Tom - The First Mate

  • Poster for On Trial

    Defense Attorney

1927Aged 35

  • Poster for Hills of Kentucky

    Steve Harley

  • Poster for White Flannels

    Frank Politz

  • Poster for Tracked by the Police

    Bob Owen

  • Poster for Irish Hearts

    Rory

  • Poster for The Heart of Maryland

    Maj. Alan Kendrick

  • Poster for Jaws of Steel

    John Warren

  • Poster for Polly of the Movies

    Angus Whitcomb

  • Poster for Wild Geese

    Mark Jordan

  • Poster for Streets of Shanghai

    Eugene Fong

  • Poster for Casey Jones

    Casey Jones Jr

1926Aged 34

  • Poster for The Cohens and Kellys

    Tim Kelly

  • Poster for Footloose Widows

    J.A. "Jerry" Smith

  • Poster for The Third Degree

    Howard Jeffries Jr.

1925Aged 33

  • Poster for Stella Maris

    Walter Herold

1921Aged 29

  • Poster for The Gilded Lily

    Frank Thompson

  • Poster for The Land of Hope

    Sascha Rabinoff

Year unknown