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Who is John Barrymore? Biography, gossip, facts?



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 much writing before and since his death in 1942.

How does John Barrymore look like? How did John Barrymore look like young?

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When is John Barrymore's birthday?


John Barrymore was born on the , which was a Wednesday. John Barrymore's next birthday would be in 60 days (would be turning 144years old then).

How old would John Barrymore be today?


Today, John Barrymore would be 143 years old. To be more precise, John Barrymore would be 52196 days old or 1252704 hours.

Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of John Barrymore? Is there a John Barrymore action figure?


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What was John Barrymore's zodiac sign?


John Barrymore's zodiac sign was Aquarius.
The ruling planets of Aquarius are Saturn and Uranus. Therefore, John Barrymore's lucky days were Sundays and Saturdays and lucky numbers were: 4, 8, 13, 17, 22 and 26. Blue, Blue-green, Grey and Black were John Barrymore's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Aquarius include: Legitimacy, Investigative spirit and Pleasing personality. Negative character traits could be: Inconsistency, Disinclination and Detachment.

Was John Barrymore gay or straight?


Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether John Barrymore was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
19% of all voters think that John Barrymore was gay (homosexual), 35% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 46% like to think that John Barrymore was actually bisexual.


Is John Barrymore still alive? Are there any death rumors?


Unfortunately no, John Barrymore is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.

Are there any photos of John Barrymore's hairstyle or shirtless?

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How old was John Barrymore when he/she died?


John Barrymore was 60 years old when he/she died.

Was John Barrymore hot or not?


Well, that is up to you to decide! Click the "HOT"-Button if you think that John Barrymore was hot, or click "NOT" if you don't think so.
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88% of all voters think that John Barrymore was hot, 13% voted for "Not Hot".

When did John Barrymore die? How long ago was that?


John Barrymore died on the 29th of May 1942, which was a Friday. The tragic death occurred 83 years ago.

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Where was John Barrymore born?


John Barrymore was born in Philadelphia.

Did John Barrymore do drugs? Did John Barrymore smoke cigarettes or weed?


It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that John Barrymore did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did John Barrymore do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
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25% of the voters think that John Barrymore did do drugs regularly, 0% assume that John Barrymore did take drugs recreationally and 75% are convinced that John Barrymore has never tried drugs before.

Where did John Barrymore die?


John Barrymore died in Los Angeles.

What was John Barrymore's birth name?


John Barrymore's birth name was John Sidney Blyth.

How tall was John Barrymore?


John Barrymore was 1.52m tall, which is equivalent to 5feet and 0inches.

Has John Barrymore ever been married? Who was married to John Barrymore?


John Barrymore is married or was married to Blanche Oelrichs, Dolores Costello, Elaine Barrie and Katherine Corri Harris.

When did John Barrymore retire? When did John Barrymore end the active career?


John Barrymore retired in 1941, which is more than 84 years ago.

When did John Barrymore's career start? How long ago was that?


John Barrymore's career started in 1903. That is more than 122 years ago.

Who are similar persons to John Barrymore?


Tahmena Bokhari, Tim Saunders, Manuel F. Araujo, Marion Barbara Joe Carstairs and Daniel Donovan are persons that are similar to John Barrymore. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.

What is John Barrymore doing now?


As mentioned above, John Barrymore died 83 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about John Barrymore's life as well as your comments below.

What is John Barrymore's net worth in 2025? How much does John Barrymore earn?


According to various sources, John Barrymore's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about John Barrymore's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.
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John Barrymore's net worth is estimated to be in the range of approximately $79432823 in 2025, according to the users of vipfaq. The estimated net worth includes stocks, properties, and luxury goods such as yachts and private airplanes.