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John Barrymore. Actor: Twentieth Century. John Barrymore was born John Sidney Blyth on February 15, 1882 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An American stage and screen actor whose rise to superstardom and subsequent decline is one of the legendary tragedies of Hollywood.
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Decline and death: 1936–1942. Legacy. Portrayals and characterizations. Notes and references. References. Sources. External links. John Barrymore (born John Sidney Blyth; February 14 or 15, 1882 – May 29, 1942) [a] was an American actor on stage, screen, and radio.
Apr 26, 2024 · John Barrymore, American actor, called ‘The Great Profile,’ who is remembered both for his film and stage roles as a debonair leading man and for his interpretations of William Shakespeare’s Richard III and Hamlet. He was considered one of the greatest and handsomest actors of the age.
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Apr 1, 1997 · John Barrymore: a Profile in Just About Everything. A great actor, a shameless ham; an athlete, a drunk; a ladies’ man, one of the boys— the madcap Jack had as many faces as roles
John Barrymore (born John Sidney Blyth; 1882–1942) was an American actor of stage, screen and radio who appeared in more than 40 plays, 60 films and 100 radio shows. [1] .
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