John Barrymore

Summary

John Barrymore is a human^[1]. He was born in Philadelphia^[2]. He was born on February 15, 1882^[3]. He died in Los Angeles^[4]. He died on May 29, 1942^[5]. He worked as a stage actor^[6], film actor^[7], actor^[8], and screenwriter^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,711 views/month, #4,601 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• John Barrymore was born in Philadelphia^[2].
• John Barrymore passed away in Los Angeles^[4].
• John Barrymore was born on February 15, 1882^[3].
• John Barrymore was born on February 14, 1882^[11].
• John Barrymore died on May 29, 1942^[5].
• Burial took place at Mount Vernon Cemetery^[12].
• John Barrymore's father was Maurice Barrymore^[13].
• John Barrymore's mother was Georgiana Drew^[14].
• John Barrymore was married to Dolores Costello^[15].
• Among John Barrymore's spouses was Blanche Oelrichs^[16].
• John Barrymore was married to Elaine Barrie^[17].
• John Barrymore was married to Katherine Corri Harris^[18].
• A child of John Barrymore was John Drew Barrymore^[19].
• A child of John Barrymore was Diana Barrymore^[20].
• John Barrymore held citizenship in United States^[21].
• English was John Barrymore's native language^[22].
• John Barrymore's professions included stage actor^[6].
• John Barrymore's professions included film actor^[7].
• John Barrymore's professions included actor^[8].
• John Barrymore's professions included screenwriter^[9].
• John Barrymore was employed by Warner Bros. Entertainment^[23].
• John Barrymore's education included a stint at King's College School^[24].
• John Barrymore received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[25].
• John Barrymore is recorded as male^[26].
• John Barrymore's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1882-02^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1942-05-29^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: c394231f-dfbe-4835-9e5f-f8dad8504b37^[32]

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Origins and Family

John Barrymore's place of birth was Philadelphia^[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 15, 1882^[3] and February 14, 1882^[11]. His father was Maurice Barrymore^[13]. His mother was Georgiana Drew^[14]. English was his native language^[22].

Education

John Barrymore was educated at King's College School^[24]. Studied under Maurice Barrymore^[33], an actor^[34], 1849–1905^[35], of United States^[36] and William Collier Sr.^[37], a film director^[38], 1864–1944^[39], of United States^[40], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor^[6], film actor^[7], actor^[8], and screenwriter^[9]. Among John Barrymore's employers was Warner Bros. Entertainment^[23].

Recognition

John Barrymore received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dolores Costello^[15], an actor^[42], 1903–1979^[43], of United States^[44], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[45]; Blanche Oelrichs^[16], a screenwriter^[46], 1890–1950^[47], of United States^[48], specialised in poetry^[49]; Elaine Barrie^[17], an actor^[50], 1915–2003^[51], of United States^[52]; and Katherine Corri Harris^[18], an actor^[53], 1890–1927^[54], of United States^[55]. Children include John Drew Barrymore^[19], a film actor^[56], 1932–2004^[57], of United States^[58], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[59] and Diana Barrymore^[20], a film actor^[60], 1921–1960^[61], of United States^[62].

Death and Burial

John Barrymore died on May 29, 1942^[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles^[4]. Recorded cause of death include liver cirrhosis^[63], kidney failure^[64], and pneumonia^[65]. He is buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

John Barrymore ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,711 views/month, #4,601 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[66] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[67]

FAQs

Where was John Barrymore born?

John Barrymore's place of birth was Philadelphia^[2].

Where did John Barrymore die?

John Barrymore passed away in Los Angeles^[4].

Who were John Barrymore's parents?

John Barrymore's father was Maurice Barrymore^[13]. John Barrymore's mother was Georgiana Drew^[14].

Who was John Barrymore married to?

John Barrymore's spouses include Dolores Costello^[15], Blanche Oelrichs^[16], Elaine Barrie^[17], and Katherine Corri Harris^[18].

What did John Barrymore do for work?

John Barrymore worked as stage actor^[6], film actor^[7], actor^[8], and screenwriter^[9].

Where did John Barrymore go to school?

John Barrymore was educated at King's College School^[24].

What awards did John Barrymore receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[25].