1945Nominee
Best Performance
Dick Tracy
Jason Robards Sr.
Actor
Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
December 30, 1892
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1939Nominee
Best Performance
Juarez
1948Nominee
Best Performance
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Career Highlights
1930Highlight
Best Performance
Peacock Alley
1936Highlight
Best Performance
San Francisco