Jason Nelson Robards Sr. (December 31, 1892 – April 4, 1963) was an American stage and screen actor, and the father of Oscar-winning actor Jason Robards Jr. Robards appeared in many films, initially as a leading man, then in character roles and occasional bits.

Jason Robards Sr. Actor - Born December 31, 1892 in Hillsdale, Michigan, USA

Died April 4, 1963 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA (heart attack)

Birth Name Jason Nelson Robards

Height 5' 9¾" (1.77 m)

Mini Bio (1) 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

Agnes Lynch (5 January 1929 - 4 April 1963) (his death) (1 child)

Hope Maxine Glanville (27 October 1914 - 8 November 1927) (divorced) (2 children)

Trivia (2) 1. Father of Jason Robards Jr.. 2. Blinded with cataracts for eight years. He underwent operations that restored his sight in 1957 and launched him on a comeback.