John Barrymore

John Barrymore's biography

John Sidney Blyth is 60 years old stage actor born at Philadelphia. John was born on Wednesday 15th of February 1882. He is often nicknamed as John Sidney Blyth, The Great Profile, John Barrymore. According to year of birth 1882 John belongs to . Birthday on 15th of February means he is Aquarius. Aquarius is an Airy sign. They are smart thinkers, social, communicative, independent and intelligent people.He was married 4 times.

He is native english speaker. He is white american. He is citizen of United States of America. He is roman catholic. His primary profession is to be stage actor. You can know him also as film actor, actor. He is recently known as screenwriter.

John Barrymore's dad

John Barrymore's father's name is Maurice Barrymore.

John Barrymore's mom

John Barrymore's mother's name is Georgiana Drew.

John Barrymore's family

John Barrymore's ex wifes

Dolores Costello

John Barrymore and Dolores Costello have been together since 1928 for 6 years. She is known as actor. John´s ex wife was born on Thursday 17th of September 1903 in Pittsburgh. His ex wife died on Thursday 1st of March 1979 in Fallbrook. Dolores Costello was 97 years old, when this happened.

Elaine Barrie

John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie have been together since 1936 for 4 years. She is known as actor. His ex wife was born on Friday 16th of July 1915 in New York City. His ex wife died on Saturday 1st of March 2003. Elaine Barrie was 121 years old, when this happened.

Blanche Oelrichs

John Barrymore and Blanche Oelrichs have been together since 1920 for 8 years. She is known as screenwriter. His ex wife was born on Wednesday 1st of October 1890 in Newport. His ex wife died on Sunday 5th of November 1950 in Boston. Blanche Oelrichs was 68 years old, when this happened.

Katherine Corri Harris

John Barrymore and Katherine Corri Harris have been together since 1910 for 7 years. She is known as actor. John´s ex wife was born on Wednesday 1st of October 1890 in Newport. His ex wife died on Monday 2nd of May 1927 in New York City. Katherine Corri Harris was 45 years old, when this happened.

He has 1 son and 1 daughter

John Barrymore's son: John Drew Barrymore

John Barrymore's son's name is John Drew Barrymore. He is known as film actor. John´s son was born on Saturday 4th of June 1932 in Los Angeles. John´s son died on Monday 29th of November 2004 in Los Angeles. John Drew Barrymore was 122 years old, when this happened.

John Barrymore's daughter: Diana Barrymore

John Barrymore's daughter's name is Diana Barrymore. She is known as film actor. His daughter was born on Thursday 3rd of March 1921. His daughter died on Monday 25th of January 1960 in New York City. Diana Barrymore was 78 years old, when this happened.

John Barrymore's schools

We found 1 school He attended. Name of the school: Shrayas Mannalakkal kunnummal.

John Barrymore's career

His main focus is to be stage actor. John is famous thanks to The Great Profile.

Is John Barrymore gay ?

He is known to be straight.

How did John Barrymore die

He died on on Friday 29th of May 1942 when he was 60 years old. John Barrymores death was caused by cirrhosis. It happend like natural causes.

Awards and competitions

John Barrymore's Awards

• He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6667 Hollywood Blvd. on February 8, 1960.
• For his performance in Beau Brummel (1924), he was given a special self-created award from Rudolph Valentino.

What else you don't know about John Barrymore ?

John´s middle name is Sidney.

John Barrymore's quotes

• There are lots of methods. Mine involves a lot of talent, a glass and some cracked ice.
• If you stay in front of the movie camera long enough, it will show you not only what you had for breakfast but who your ancestors were.
• [his feelings about never having been nominated for an Oscar] I think they were afraid I'd show up at the banquet drunk, embarrassing both myself and them. But I wouldn't have, you know.
• [last words] Die? I should say not, dear fellow. No Barrymore would allow such a conventional thing to happen to him.
• America is the country where you buy a lifetime supply of aspirin for one dollar, and use it up in two weeks.
• I like to be introduced as America's foremost actor. It saves the necessity of further effort.
• It has been said that every man must properly pay the fiddler. Alas, in my case, it happened that an entire symphony orchestra had to be subsidized.
• [after throwing a fish at loudly coughing audience members] Chew on that, you walruses, while the rest of us get on with the libretto!
• A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.
• The good die young, because they see it's no use living if you have got to be good.
• You can't drown yourself in drink. I've tried; you float.
• My head is buried in the sands of tomorrow, while my tail feathers are singed by the hot sun of today.
• [on viewing rushes] Oh, I LOVE to see the stuff! If I can do it at the end of the day. First thing in the morning it looks like a bad dream.
• [to director Tay Garnett] If you run, they bite you on the ass, Charlie, and if you stand still, they hose you.
• [after watching Marlene Dietrich perform] She handles her body like Stradivarius used to handle his violins. And no matter what kind of finish it happens to be wearing at the time, it's still a masterpiece.
• The way to fight a woman is with your hat. Grab it and run.
• Paper napkins never return from the laundry. Nor love from a trip to the law courts.
• When archaeologists discover the missing arms of the Venus de Milo they will find she was wearing boxing gloves.
• Happiness often sneaks through a door you didn't know you left open.
• [on his friend, playwright 'Edward Sheldon (I)'] I'm not sure that he didn't make me a serious actor.
• [on his Hamlet] A normal, healthy, lusty young fellow who simply got into a mess that was too thick for him . . . he was a great fencer, an athlete, a man who led an active, healthy life. How can you make a sickly halfwit out of a man like that?
• [on third wife Dolores Costello] I fell in love with her instantly. This time, I knew I was right.
• There isn't any romance about how I went on stage. I needed the money.

John Barrymore's height, body shape, eye color

Lets describe how John Barrymore looks. We will focus on John´s height, body shape, eye color and hair color. He is tall as 5' 10" (178 cm). Body build is athletic. John´s eyes are tinted blue. John´s hair is shade of brown - light.