John Barrymore
John Blythe (February 15, 1882 - May 29, 1942), better known as
John Barrymore, became famous as a Shakespearean actor, lauded for his Hamlet. His classic nose and distinguished features won him the nickname "The Great Profile." Barrymore was a hard drinking man with a troubled personal life that cut his life short. He appeared in several films including many of "Bulldog Drummond" B-movies -- Bulldog was the James Bond of the 1930s -- but never reached the heights he achieved on stage. He was the younger brother of actors
Lionel Barrymore and
Ethel Barrymore and the grandfather of
Drew Barrymore.
Note: This profile was written in or before 2003.
John Barrymore Facts
Selected Filmography
| Curious George |
| Cry-Baby |
| It's A Wonderful Life |
| Titan A.E. |
| Key Largo |
| Charlie's Angels |
| Svengali |
| Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle |
| Never Been Kissed |
| The Ray Bradbury Theater: The Complete Series |
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