Actor
John Barrymore
1882 – 1942
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 15 February 1882, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- 29 May 1942
- Known for
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Don Juan, Grand Hotel
John Barrymore (1882–1942) was an American actor from the celebrated Barrymore theatrical family. Famed first as a stage star, especially in Shakespeare's Hamlet and Richard III, he became a leading screen actor in both silent and sound eras, known for romantic leads, transformation roles and sharp comedy.
Where to start
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)Log in to add it to the library
His celebrated silent horror performance, noted for its dramatic transformation scenes, cemented his screen stardom.
Don Juan (1926)Log in to add it to the library
A swashbuckling lead in the first feature film released with a synchronized Vitaphone score.
Grand Hotel (1932)Full guide
He starred opposite Greta Garbo and brother Lionel in MGM's landmark all-star ensemble drama.
Dinner at Eight (1933)In the library
His memorable turn as a fading actor showed his skill in another prestige ensemble hit.
Twentieth Century (1934)Log in to add it to the library
His flamboyant performance as a theatrical producer helped define screwball comedy.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 96
- 1912Just PretendingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Policeman (as Jack Barrymore)
- 1912The Dream of a Moving Picture DirectorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Movie Villain (as Jack Barrymore)
- 1912A Prize PackageLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Si Hawkins (as Jack Barrymore)
- 1912The Widow Casey's ReturnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Rejected Suitor (as Jack Barrymore)
- 1913One on RomanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jack Wilson (as Jack Barrymore)
- 1914The Man from MexicoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fitzhugh
- 1914An American CitizenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Berresford Cruger
- 1915Are You a Mason?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Frank Perry
- 1915The Incorrigible DukaneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as James Dukane
- 1915The DictatorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Brooke Travers
- 1916Nearly a KingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jack Merriwell, Prince of Bulwana
- 1916The Red WidowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cicero Hannibal Butts
- 1916The Lost BridegroomLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bertie Joyce
- 1917Raffles, the Amateur CracksmanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as A.J. Raffles
- 1917National Red Cross PageantLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Tyrant - Russian episode
- 1918On the QuietLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Robert Ridgeway
- 1919The Test of HonorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Martin Wingrave
- 1919Here Comes the BrideLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frederick Tile
- 1920Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
- 1921The Lotus EaterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jacques Leroi
- 1922Sherlock HolmesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sherlock Holmes
- 1924Beau BrummelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gordon Bryon 'Beau' Brummel
- 1925Ben-Hur: A Tale of the ChristFull guideActor as Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)
- 1926Don JuanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Don Jose de Marana / Don Juan de Marana
- 1926The Sea BeastLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Captain Ahab Ceeley
- 1926Vagabonding On The PacificLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Himself
- 1927The Beloved RogueLog in to add it to the libraryActor as François Villon
- 1927When a Man LovesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chevalier Fabien des Grieux
- 1927Life in Hollywood No. 4Log in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1927Life in HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1928TempestLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sergeant Ivan Markov
- 1928The Circus: PremiereLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1929Eternal LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marcus Paltran
- 1929The Show of ShowsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Richard III in 'Henry VI Part III'
- 1929General CrackLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Duke of Kurland / Prince Christian
- 1930Moby DickLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ahab
- 1930The Man from Blankley'sLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lord Strathpeffer
- 1931SvengaliLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Svengali
- 1931The Mad GeniusLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vladimar Ivan Tsarakov
- 1932Grand HotelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Baron Felix von Gaigern
- 1932A Bill of DivorcementLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hilary Fairfield
- 1932Arsène LupinLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Duke of Charmerace
- 1932Rasputin and the EmpressLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prince Paul Chegodieff
- 1932State's AttorneyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tom Cardigan
- 1933Dinner at EightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Larry Renault
- 1933Counsellor at LawLog in to add it to the libraryActor as George Simon
- 1933TopazeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Auguste A. Topaze
- 1933Night FlightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Riviere
- 1933Reunion in ViennaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rudolf von Hapsburg
- 1933Hamlet, Act I: Scenes IV and VLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hamlet
- 1934Twentieth CenturyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Oscar Jaffe
- 1934Long Lost FatherLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Carl Bellairs
- 1936Romeo and JulietLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mercutio
- 1936Movie ManiacsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Photograph of John Barrymore (uncredited)
- 1937True ConfessionLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Charles Jasper
- 1937Bulldog Drummond Comes BackLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Colonel Neilson
- 1937MaytimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nicolai Nazaroff
- 1937Bulldog Drummond's RevengeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Col. J.A. Nielson
- 1937Night Club ScandalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Ernest Tindal
- 1938Marie AntoinetteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as King Louis XV
- 1938Bulldog Drummond's PerilLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Colonel Neilson
- 1938Spawn of the NorthLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Windy Turlon
- 1938Hold That Co-edLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gabby Harrigan
- 1938Romance in the DarkLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zoltan Jason
- 1938Hollywood Goes to TownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 1939MidnightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Georges Flammarion
- 1939The Great Man VotesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Vance
- 1939Land of LibertyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1939The Green GoddessLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1940The Invisible WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Professor Gibbs
- 1940The Great ProfileLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Evans Garrick
- 1941PlaymatesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as John Barrymore
- 1941World PremiereLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Duncan DeGrasse
- 1942Screen Snapshots (Series 22, No. 10)Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1943The Voice That Thrilled the WorldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (segments 'Don Juan' & 'Richard III') (archive footage)
- 1945Screen Snapshots (Series 25, No. 1): 25th AnniversaryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1946Okay for SoundLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Don Juan (archive footage)
- 1950The Golden TwentiesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1953Yesterday and TodayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1961The Legend of Rudolph ValentinoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1970Brasileiros em HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1972Hollywood: The Dream FactoryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1974The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster SaluteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1976That's Entertainment, Part IILog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1976It's ShowtimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 1979The Horror ShowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1983The Horror of It AllLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Svengali (archive footage)
- 1984Going Hollywood: The '30sLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
- 1991Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made RadioLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hamlet (archive sound)
- 1995The Casting CouchLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2003Complicated WomenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2004Checking Out: Grand HotelLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self / Various roles (archive footage)
- 2005Irving Thalberg: Prince of HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
- 2015Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: The Game - The MovieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2015Synthwave Horror: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
- 2021Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. LeyendeckerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Archival Footage
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