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
Enemy of the State
Magnolia
Philadelphia
Quick Change
Crimson Tide
All the President's Men
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Parenthood

Top Movie Credits

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