Jason Robards

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 have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting.

For his father, see Jason Robards Sr.

Jason Robards
Robards in 1956
Born
Jason Nelson Robards Jr.

(1922-07-26)July 26, 1922
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2000(2000-12-26) (aged 78)
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting placeOak Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Other namesJason Robards Jr.
EducationHollywood High School
Alma materAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActor
Years active1947–2000
Spouses
Eleanor Pittman
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(m. 1948; div. 1958)​
    Rachel Taylor
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    (m. 1959; div. 1961)​
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      (m. 1961; div. 1969)​
        Lois O'Connor
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        (m. 1970)​
        Children6, including Sam Robards
        ParentJason Robards Sr. (father)
        Military career
        Allegiance United States
        Service/branch United States Navy
        Years of service1940–1946
        Rank Radioman First Class
        UnitUSS Northampton (CA-26)
        USS Nashville (CL-43)
        Battles/warsWorld War II
        Awards Navy Good Conduct Medal
        American Defense Service Medal
        American Campaign Medal
        Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal
        World War II Victory Medal
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