Jason Robards
ActingAbout 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 achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.
Jason Robards Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jason Robards reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jason Robards's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Jason Robards's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Doll's House, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jason Robards Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jason Robards's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jason Robards has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Arthur Miller: Writer | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone | Ben Bradlee (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Metallica: The Videos 1989-2004 | Joe's Father (video "One") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | That Moment: Magnolia Diary | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Magnolia | Earl Partridge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | My Best Fiend | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Enemy of the State | Congressman Phillip Hammersley (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Crimson Tide | Rear Admiral Anderson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | My Antonia | Josea Burden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Great American West | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Paper | Graham Keighley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | The Newspaper Director (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Philadelphia | Charles Wheeler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lincoln | President Abraham Lincoln (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | When It Was a Game 2 | Passage Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mark Twain and Me | Mark Twain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Quick Change | Chief Rotzinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Thomas Hart Benton | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Parenthood | Frank Buckman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Reunion | Henry Strauss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Inherit the Wind | Harry Drummond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Portrait: Werner Herzog | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Empire City | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sakharov | Andrei Sakharov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Day After | Dr. Russell Oakes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Max Dugan Returns | Max Dugan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Burden of Dreams | Fitzcarraldo (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Melvin and Howard | Howard Hughes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Julia | Dashiell Hammett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | All the President's Men | Ben Bradlee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Addie and the King of Hearts | James "Jamie" Mills | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Thanksgiving Treasure | James "Jamie" Mills | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid | Governor Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Johnny Got His Gun | Joe's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Ballad of Cable Hogue | Cable Hogue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | General Walter C. Short | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Once Upon a Time in the West | 'Cheyenne' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hour of the Gun | Doc Holliday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Belle of 14th Street | Performer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Noon Wine | Royal Earle Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Big Hand for the Little Lady | Henry Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Thousand Clowns | Murray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Abraham Lincoln | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Long Day's Journey Into Night | Jamie Tyrone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Iceman Cometh | Theodore "Hickey" Hickman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Doll's House | Dr. Rank | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jason Robards - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jason Robards?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jason Robards is "A Doll's House" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jason Robards acted in?
Jason Robards has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jason Robards?
Other notable films include "Empire City", "When It Was a Game 2", and "The Great American West".