m1. She was an active supporter of the Westport Country Playhouse, the Brain Tumor Foundation, the American Classical Born April 8, 1936 Died March 17, 2012 (75) "No one I ever married ever got married again," he says. [22] He died of lung cancer in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on December 26, 2000. [1] He was of German, English, Welsh, Irish, and Swedish descent. 20, 2012. And people in the business started to say, 'Jesus he's . From $ 350.00 Quick Links. And I was sitting there, dying to work. 0 cemeteries found in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He chuckles, shakes his head and breathes a sigh of relief. Other film & television credits include an assistant ME on Law & Order SVU, lead roles in the unsung independent features Alto and Honeysuckle, and roles in Lucky Them and Somebody's Hero.In late 2016 he moved to Los Angeles to focus more on film and television and immediately booked a recurring role on Showtime's Billions playing Hedge Fund Manager, Michael Arendt. It's like doing King Lear. Playbill Vault. Of course, I get antsy when I'm not working. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. and more from FamousFix.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148378709/lois-elaine-robards. ", And, says Robards, that was the making of his career as an actor. 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Lois Elaine O'Connor Robards Birth 8 Apr 1936. His big break was landing the starring role in Jos Quintero's 1956 off Broadway theatre revival production and the later 1960 television film of O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh, portraying the philosophical salesman Hickey; he won an Obie Award for his stage performance. And he says they're having troubles with "Touch of the Poet. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. He worked with Eugene O'Neill and regularly performed in his works throughout his career. May be only in the last few months. LDS. ", Nevertheless, the going was rough. Oak Lawn Cemetery. Tora! In Hollywood she worked with director Sam Peckinpah on films including Noon Wine, where she first met her future husband. [2][3], The family moved to New York City when Jason Jr. was still a toddler, and then moved to Los Angeles when he was six years old. Jason Nelson Robards 2000; Who is else Buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Connecticut? Rodger Davies, 53, U.S. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. [view couple] #1 Jason Robards 1969 - 2000 Lois O'Connor and Jason Robards were married for 30 years before Jason Robards died, leaving behind his partner and 2 children. I don't know how Lois put up with it. - Died. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. According to Time, Robards offered to narrate the schizophrenia program, saying that his first wife had been institutionalized for that illness. In addition to her two children, she is survived by four grandchildren and four stepchildren. [citation needed], Robards appeared in the documentary Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio and played a cancer patient in the 1999 film Magnolia. Contrary to some stories, he did not see the devastation of the Japanese attack on Hawaii until Northampton returned to Pearl Harbor two days later. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 20, 2012. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? ROBARDS, LOIS O'CONNOR Lois O'Connor Robards, 75, died peacefully at home in New York City on March 17 of esophageal cancer. Robards was born July 26, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of actor Jason Robards Sr. (18921963) and Hope Maxine Robards (ne Glanville; 18951992). Menu. Essentially he's the same, though. ROBARDS--Lois O'Connor, 75, died peacefully at home in New York City on March 17. Every day I feel stronger for it." There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 's and play the piano and sing until 5 a.m. Betty and I never acted together.". The last 10 years were really rough. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Lois lived in Southport, CT, for 30 years and subsequently in New York City. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He and actress Lauren Bacall, his third wife whom he married in 1961, had actor Sam Robards. "He went broke. )[citation needed] Although his prowess in sports attracted interest from several universities, Robards decided to enlist in the United States Navy upon his graduation in 1940. Lois O'Connor-Robards Robert Redford. Resend Activation Email. "We all communicate. Lois has made a great contribution. And I thought of him as a father type. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Published by The Statesman Journal on Mar. Bloomfield, Gary L.; Shain, Stacie L., with Davidson, Arlen C., (2004). "We had the most wonderful association. And he smiles at Lois. I was trying to escape. "I've got to do something to get solvent again," says Robards. "I was never prepared, I was emotionally 17 years old. Wife of screen legend, Jason Robards, Lois was a woman of elegance, grace and compassion. 1986, Suzy AMIS (b. In addition to her two children, she is survived by four grandchildren and four stepchildren. Lois O'Connor Net Worth. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Lois lived in Southport, CT, for 30 years and subsequently in New York City. . [12] He won the Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his work in The Disenchanted (1959); this was also his only stage appearance with his father. I don't think I can use him. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Make sure that the file is a photo. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. [citation needed], He made his film debut in the two-reel comedy Follow That Music (1947), but after his Broadway success, he was invited to make his feature debut in The Journey (1959). I was doing anything. There has to be a release. [9][10] Robards overcame his addiction and went on to publicly campaign for alcoholism awareness. Help keep Jason Robards and Lois O'Connor profile up to date. 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. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Lois was a producer, known for Beach Party (1963), ABC Stage 67 (1966) and Run Buddy Run (1966). It became a problem because I would just wipe out everything, though it didn't get in the way of work". Their son, Sam Robards, attends boarding school in Connecticut and Robards spends a lot of time with his two smallest children. His second marriage to actress Rachel Taylor lasted from April 1959 to May 1961. "You know," says Robards, who calls himself an alcoholic, "I never drank to get drunk. "I just go merrily along. She's really something else, that girl." In late 2016 he moved to Los Angeles to focus . Help us build our profile of Jason Robards and Lois O'Connor! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to . 22, 2012. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You have funeral questions, we have answers. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I'll never get out of the hole. Drinking became a problem with me at the end of my first marriage, around 1958 or '59. It was in an Irish neighborhood. The last thought in my mind was going into the business. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The British all have bars in their dressing rooms but we Americans don't. He was also a United States Navy decorated combat veteran of World War II. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. 8 Nov 1997, Copenhagen, DK, Sidsel JENSEN Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. I extend. Lois O'Connor was born on April 8, 1936 in Rapidan, Minnesota, USA. Bacall. We rented from people who owned a meat and dairy company when we were short they saw that we had enough to eat.". a TIME subscriber. In 1972, Robards was seriously injured in an automobile crash when he drove his car into the side of a mountain on a winding California road, requiring extensive surgery and facial reconstruction. Please try again later. I'm working steadily for the first time in a long, long time.". [citation needed], Following the completion of recruit training and radio school, Robards was assigned to the heavy cruiser USSNorthampton in 1941 as a radioman 3rd class. All the actors talked in phony accents. He has a theory that all actors have drinking problems at some point and it started with Dionysus. Search; About us; Blog; Follow Us. Cold Water Days, During that time, however, he had married a young woman named Eleanor and had three children. [20][21] Robards was an American Civil War buff and scholar, an interest which informed his portrayal of the voice of Ulysses S. Grant in The Civil War series by filmmaker Ken Burns. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. [9][10] Also while in the Navy, he first started thinking seriously about becoming an actor. After college, Robards briefly attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, but he soon focused on New York independent theater playing a wide range of roles: an Australian drug smuggler in Beautiful Souls, a soldier suffering from PTSD in At War and Home Front, a suicidal loaner in The Chechov Dreams, young Adolf Hitler in 5 Lois O'Connor - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! "I'm still paying. To Jason Robards Jr., 52, star of Broadway's splendid A Moon for It's our Calvinist guilt," he says, pointing an accusing finger. Year should not be greater than current year. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [4] On December 7, 1941, Northampton was at sea in the Pacific Ocean about 100 miles (160km) off Hawaii. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. A friend told me, "Jason, You'll be paying all your life.". Failed to delete memorial. Login You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Lois O'Connor's relationship with Jason Robards ended when Jason Robards died on 2000. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Relationship 31 years Sources 1 Children 2 children 11 view relationship Partner Comparison They had been married for 29.8 years. They had 2 children, Shannon Lyn (49) and Jake (48). Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. There was an error deleting this problem. Thanks for your help! ROBARDS, LOIS O'CONNOR Lois O'Connor Robards, 75, died peacefully at home in New York City on March 17 of esophageal cancer. Orchestra, and the Roundabout Theater Company, which gives an award in her husband's name each year.