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Born
1882-02-15
Philadelphia, PA
(John Sidney Blyth)
Died
1942-05-29   (60)
Los Angeles, CA

Considered the greatest actor of the American stage, with his versions of HAMLET and RICHARD III unsurpassed. Father of John Drew Barrymore, and grandfather of Drew Barrymore.

Nicknamed "The Great Profile," he is Curly's idol in MOVIE MANIACS (1936)... "Hey fellas, ain't I gettin' to look more and more like Barrymore?"

Acting Credits (3)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
MOVIE MANIACS (1936) Moe, Larry and Curly Himself, photograph
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (1940) Shemp Howard (Solo) Professor Gibbs
HOLLYWOOD MY HOME TOWN (1962) Moe, Larry and Curly Himself

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