Jason Robards was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “All the President’s Men,” “Julia,” and “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.”
Personal and Family Life
Born on July 26, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, Jason Robards came from a family with ties to the performing arts, as his father was also a stage and film actor. He had multiple marriages, including to actress Lauren Bacall and was married to Lois O’Connor until his death in 2000. Over the years, Robards had five children with different partners.
Career
Jason Robards began his acting journey in the Navy during World War II and later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He gained fame on Broadway for his performance in Eugene O’Neill’s “The Iceman Cometh” and went on to win two Academy Awards for his roles in “All the President’s Men” and “Julia.” Robards was known for his powerful voice and unique character portrayals in both theater and film.
Death and Legacy
Jason Robards passed away on December 26, 2000, due to lung cancer. He left behind an impressive legacy as a highly respected actor in American theater and film. His performances continue to influence new generations of actors and are celebrated in various retrospectives.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia | 1999-12-17 | Earl Partridge |
| All the President’s Men | 1976-04-09 | Ben Bradlee |
| Parenthood | 1989-07-31 | Frank Buckman |
| Max Dugan Returns | 1983-03-25 | Max Dugan |
| Quick Change | 1990-07-13 | Chief Rotzinger |
| A Boy and His Dog | 1975-03-23 | Lou Craddock |
| Tora! Tora! Tora! | 1970-01-26 | Lt. General Walter C. Short |
| The Great American West | 1995-01-01 | Narrator (voice) |
| Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid | 1973-05-23 | Governor Wallace |
| The Ballad of Cable Hogue | 1970-03-18 | Cable Hogue |
| The Day After | 1983-11-20 | Dr. Russell Oakes |
| Caboblanco | 1980-03-13 | Gunther Beckdorff |
| Hour of the Gun | 1967-11-01 | Doc Holliday |
| Raise the Titanic | 1980-08-01 | Admiral James Sandecker |
| Something Wicked This Way Comes | 1983-04-29 | Charles Halloway |
| The Paper | 1994-03-18 | Graham Keighley |
| The Adventures of Huck Finn | 1993-04-02 | The King |
| Inherit the Wind | 1988-03-20 | Harry Drummond |
| Lincoln | 1992-12-26 | President Abraham Lincoln (voice) |
| The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre | 1967-06-30 | Al Capone |