A member of the Drew and Barrymore theatrical dynasties, John Barrymore initially tried to avoid the
A member of the Drew and Barrymore theatrical dynasties, John Barrymore initially tried to avoid the stage, and briefly attempted a career as an artist, but appeared on stage together with his father Maurice in 1900, and then his sister Ethel the following year.He began his career in 1903 and first gained attention as a stage actor in light comedy, then high drama, culminating in productions of “Justice” (1916), “Richard III” (1920) and “Hamlet” (1922); his portrayal of Hamlet led to him being called the “greatest living American tragedian”. -- source link
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