Jason Robards Sr.
Born December 30, 1892 (Age: 133)
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Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Wild in the Country
1961
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as Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
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Age: 68
No Image
What, No Cigarettes
1945
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as Policeman
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Age: 52
Silver Queen
1942
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as Bank Teller (uncredited)
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Age: 49
San Antonio Rose
1941
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as Man at Radio Station
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Age: 48
A Strange Adventure
1932
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as Dr. Bailey
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Age: 39
The Conquerors
1932
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as Lane
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Age: 39
The Pride of the Legion
1932
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as Moran
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Age: 39
Slightly Married
1932
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as Jack Haines
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Age: 39
White Eagle
1932
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as Dave Rand
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Age: 39
Klondike
1932
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as Jim Armstrong
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Age: 39
Unholy Love
1932
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as Simmington
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Age: 39
Docks of San Francisco
1932
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as John Banning
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Age: 39
Discarded Lovers
1932
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as Rex Forsythe
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Age: 39
The Law of the Tong
1931
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as Charlie Wong
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Age: 38
Trapped
1931
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as Detective Lt. Jack Reed
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Age: 38
Salvation Nell
1931
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as Major Williams
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Age: 38
Subway Express
1931
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as Paul Bordon
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Age: 38
Charlie Chan Carries On
1931
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as Walter Honeywood
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Age: 38
Abraham Lincoln
1930
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as Herndon
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Age: 37