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Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards Sr.

Acting • 1892-12-30 • Hillsdale, Michigan, USA

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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Isle of the Dead6.0

Isle of the Dead

1945

Bedlam6.7

Bedlam

1946

Desperate6.5

Desperate

1947

Riff-Raff6.2

Riff-Raff

1947

The Woman Condemned4.6

The Woman Condemned

1934

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House7.0

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

1948

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