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Jason Robards was a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Jason Robards was born on July 26, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Death is recorded on December 26, 2000, at the age of 78. Schooling on record includes Hollywood High School. Recorded honors include National Medal of Arts, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1977, 1978), Theatre World Award (1957) and 4 more.
My Take
To me Jason Robards belongs in a class apart. Two consecutive Academy Awards, a Tony, an Emmy, and a Cannes acting prize put him among the very few to claim acting's Triple Crown, yet what moves me is that he was a stage man first, celebrated as the great interpreter of Eugene O'Neill. He chose depth over glamour, weight over ease. In an industry that rewards shine, his career is a reminder that the richest acting often comes from the theatre. I would not want his kind of seriousness forgotten.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Robards
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・ロバーズ
- Reading
- じぇいそん・ろばーず
- Born
- July 26, 1922 – December 26, 2000
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Hollywood High School
Awards & achievements
- National Medal of Arts
- 1977 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1978 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1957 Theatre World Award
- 1959 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- Kennedy Center Honors
- 1988 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
- 1962 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Robards born?
Born July 26, 1922.
When did Jason Robards die?
Died December 26, 2000, aged 78.
Where was Jason Robards from?
Jason Robards was from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What did Jason Robards do?
Jason Robards worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor, voice actor.
How tall was Jason Robards?
Jason Robards was 175 cm.
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