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Jason Nelson Robards (December 31, 1892 – April 4, 1963) was an American stage and screen actor, and the father of actor Jason Robards Jr. Robards appeared in many films, initially as a leading man, then in character roles and occasional bit parts. Most of his final roles were in television.
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.
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- Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
- January 1, 1
- Sherman Oaks, California, USA
Overview. Born. December 31, 1892 · Hillsdale, Michigan, USA. Died. April 4, 1963 · Sherman Oaks, California, USA (heart attack) Birth name. Jason Nelson Robards. Nickname. Jason Robards. Height. 5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m) Mini Bio. Famed American stage actor. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Art.
- December 31, 1892
- April 4, 1963
Jason Robards Sr. circa 1915. Robards was born July 26, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of actor Jason Robards Sr. and Hope Maxine Robards (née Glanville). He was of German, English, Welsh, Irish, and Swedish descent.
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.
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5′ 9″ (1.75 m) Mini Bio. Powerful and highly respected American actor Jason Nelson Robards, Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Hope Maxine (Glanville) and stage and film star Jason Robards Sr. He had Swedish, English, Welsh, German, and Irish ancestry. Robards was raised mostly in Los Angeles.
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., April 5--Jason Robards Sr., who returned to acting in 1957 after eight years of blindness and later appeared on Broadway with his son, Jason Robards Jr., died late...
