**Jason Robards (1922-2000)** was an acclaimed American actor, renowned for his intense stage presence and his ability to portray complex, authoritative, and often tormented characters. His film career, although complemented by a distinguished theatrical career, is studded with memorable performances.

Robards won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor in consecutive years: for *All the President's Men* (1976), as editor Ben Bradlee, and for *Julia* (1977). Also among his most iconic roles were the bandit Cheyenne in *Once Upon a Time in the West* (1968), and acclaimed performances in films such as *Melvin and Howard* (1980) and *Parenthood* (1989). His style, deeply rooted in method acting, allowed him to imbue his characters with remarkable psychological depth and rare authenticity.