Jason Robards

Born: 1922-07-26

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Jason Nelson Robards Jr. (July 26, 1922 – December 26, 2000) was an American actor. Known as an interpreter of the works of playwright Eugene O'Neill, Robards received two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. He is one of 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.

Known For

Once Upon a Time in the West
Magnolia
Crimson Tide
Enemy of the State
Philadelphia
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Parenthood
All the President's Men
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Beloved

Top Movie Credits

Magnolia Earl Partridge
Crimson Tide Rear Admiral Anderson (uncredited)
Enemy of the State Congressman Phillip Hammersley (uncredited)
Philadelphia Charles Wheeler
Tora! Tora! Tora! General Walter C. Short
Parenthood Frank Buckman
Beloved Mr. Bodwin