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.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0730165
Known For Department
Acting
Also Known As
Jason Nelson Robards
,
Jason Robards
,
Date of Birth
1892-12-30
Place of Birth
Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
Date of Death
1963-04-04
