John Barrymore

John Sidney Blyth (February 15, 1882 – May 29, 1942), better known as John Barrymore, was an American actor of stage and screen. He first gained fame as a handsome stage actor in light comedy, then high drama and culminating in groundbreaking portrayals in Shakespearean plays Hamlet and Richard III. His success continued with motion pictures in various genres in both the silent and sound eras. Barrymore's personal life has been the subject of muc... More

Date of birth:

  • Feb 15, 1882

Date of death:

  • May 29, 1942 (age 60 years)

Height:

  • 1.75 m (5.74 ft )

Religion:

Also known as:

  • John Sidney Blyth,
  • Jack Barrymore,
  • The Great Profile,
  • Jack
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