- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJason Nelson Robards
- Nickname
- Jason Robards
- Height5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m)
- 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.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
- SpousesAgnes Lynch(January 5, 1929 - April 4, 1963) (his death, 1 child)Hope Maxine Glanville(October 27, 1914 - November 8, 1928) (divorced, 2 children)
- Children
- RelativesSam Robards(Grandchild)Laura Robards(Great Grandchild)
- Father of Jason Robards (Jr.).
- Blinded with cataracts for eight years. He underwent operations that restored his sight in 1957 and launched him on a comeback.
- Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1911.
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