John Barrymore
Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Latest News on John Barrymore:
Review: I HATE HAMLET at Ghostlight Theatre (Dec 6, 2025)
BROADWAY BOUND and More Set for The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center 25-26 Season (Dec 3, 2025)
Christopher Plummer In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond (Sep 17, 2025)
Review: I HATE HAMLET at Ghostlight Theatre (Dec 6, 2025)
BROADWAY BOUND and More Set for The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center 25-26 Season (Dec 3, 2025)
Christopher Plummer In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond (Sep 17, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Man from Mexico
[ 1914 ] Fitzhugh
[ 1914 ] Fitzhugh
The Dictator
[ 1915 ] Brooke Travers
[ 1915 ] Brooke Travers
Are You a Mason?
[ 1915 ] Frank Perry
[ 1915 ] Frank Perry
The Lost Bridegroom
[ 1916 ] Bertie Joyce
[ 1916 ] Bertie Joyce
Nearly a King
[ 1916 ] Jack Merriwell, Prince of Bulwana
[ 1916 ] Jack Merriwell, Prince of Bulwana
Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman
[ 1917 ] A.J. Raffles
[ 1917 ] A.J. Raffles
National Red Cross Pageant
[ 1917 ] The Tyrant - Russian episode
[ 1917 ] The Tyrant - Russian episode
On the Quiet
[ 1918 ] Robert Ridgeway
[ 1918 ] Robert Ridgeway
Here Comes the Bride
[ 1919 ] Frederick Tile
[ 1919 ] Frederick Tile
The Test of Honor
[ 1919 ] Martin Wingrave
[ 1919 ] Martin Wingrave
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
[ 1920 ] Dr. Henry Jekyll, Mr. Edward Hyde
[ 1920 ] Dr. Henry Jekyll, Mr. Edward Hyde
The Lotus Eater
[ 1921 ] Jacques Leroi
[ 1921 ] Jacques Leroi
Sherlock Holmes
[ 1922 ] Sherlock Holmes
[ 1922 ] Sherlock Holmes
Beau Brummel
[ 1924 ] George BryonBeauBrummel
[ 1924 ] George BryonBeauBrummel
The Sea Beast
[ 1926 ] Captain Ahab Ceeley
[ 1926 ] Captain Ahab Ceeley
Don Juan
[ 1926 ] Don Jose de Marana, Don Juan de Marana
[ 1926 ] Don Jose de Marana, Don Juan de Marana
When a Man Loves
[ 1927 ] Chevalier Fabien des Grieux
[ 1927 ] Chevalier Fabien des Grieux
The Beloved Rogue
[ 1927 ] François Villon
[ 1927 ] François Villon
Tempest
[ 1928 ] Sgt. Ivan Markov
[ 1928 ] Sgt. Ivan Markov
Eternal Love
[ 1929 ] Marcus Paltran
[ 1929 ] Marcus Paltran
General Crack
[ 1929 ] Prince Christian Rudolph Augustus Kettlar - Duke of Kurland
[ 1929 ] Prince Christian Rudolph Augustus Kettlar - Duke of Kurland
Show of Shows
[ 1929 ] Richard III inHenry VI Part III
[ 1929 ] Richard III inHenry VI Part III
Moby Dick
[ 1930 ] Captain Ahab Ceely
[ 1930 ] Captain Ahab Ceely
The Man from Blankley's
[ 1930 ] Lord Strathpeffer
[ 1930 ] Lord Strathpeffer
Svengali
[ 1931 ] Svengali
[ 1931 ] Svengali
The Mad Genius
[ 1931 ] Vladimar Ivan Tsarakov
[ 1931 ] Vladimar Ivan Tsarakov
Grand Hotel
[ 1932 ] Baron Felix von Geigern
[ 1932 ] Baron Felix von Geigern
Arsène Lupin
[ 1932 ] Duke of Charmerace
[ 1932 ] Duke of Charmerace
A Bill of Divorcement
[ 1932 ] Hilary Fairfield
[ 1932 ] Hilary Fairfield
Rasputin and the Empress
[ 1932 ] Prince Paul Chegodieff
[ 1932 ] Prince Paul Chegodieff
State's Attorney
[ 1932 ] Tom Cardigan
[ 1932 ] Tom Cardigan
Reunion in Vienna
[ 1933 ] Archduke Rudolf von Habsburg
[ 1933 ] Archduke Rudolf von Habsburg
Counsellor at Law
[ 1933 ] George Simon
[ 1933 ] George Simon
Dinner at Eight
[ 1933 ] Larry Renault
[ 1933 ] Larry Renault
Topaze
[ 1933 ] Professor Auguste A. Topaze
[ 1933 ] Professor Auguste A. Topaze
Night Flight
[ 1933 ] Riviere
[ 1933 ] Riviere
Long Lost Father
[ 1934 ] Carl Bellairs
[ 1934 ] Carl Bellairs
Twentieth Century
[ 1934 ] Oscar Jaffe
[ 1934 ] Oscar Jaffe
Romeo and Juliet
[ 1936 ] Mercutio - Kinsman to the Prince and Friend to Romeo
[ 1936 ] Mercutio - Kinsman to the Prince and Friend to Romeo
Bulldog Drummond Comes Back
[ 1937 ] Colonel Neilson
[ 1937 ] Colonel Neilson
Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
[ 1937 ] Colonel Nielson
[ 1937 ] Colonel Nielson
Night Club Scandal
[ 1937 ] Dr. Ernest S. Tindal
[ 1937 ] Dr. Ernest S. Tindal
Maytime
[ 1937 ] Nicolai Nazaroff
[ 1937 ] Nicolai Nazaroff
Bulldog Drummond's Peril
[ 1938 ] Colonel Nielson
[ 1938 ] Colonel Nielson
Hold That Co-ed
[ 1938 ] Governor
[ 1938 ] Governor
Marie Antoinette
[ 1938 ] King Louis XV
[ 1938 ] King Louis XV
Spawn of the North
[ 1938 ] Windy Turlon
[ 1938 ] Windy Turlon
Midnight
[ 1939 ] Georges Flammarion
[ 1939 ] Georges Flammarion
The Great Man Votes
[ 1939 ] Gregory Vance
[ 1939 ] Gregory Vance
The Great Profile
[ 1940 ] Evans Garrick
[ 1940 ] Evans Garrick
The Invisible Woman
[ 1940 ] Professor Gibbs
[ 1940 ] Professor Gibbs
Playmates
[ 1941 ] John Barrymore
[ 1941 ] John Barrymore
Videos
STAGE TUBE: MRS. SMITH on John Barrymore & 'THE CURIOUS INCIDENT'
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-07-22 12:18:57
STAGE TUBE: Watch the New Trailer for Christopher Plummer in BARRYMORE!
by Kelsey Denette - 2012-08-16 09:20:45
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Christopher Plummer in BARRYMORE Film
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-09-11 08:34:51
News
Review: I HATE HAMLET at Ghostlight Theatre
by Cheyenne Lewis - Dec 6, 2025
One of the most difficult decisions an actor can face is the choice between financial gain and artistic integrity. When you add the paranormal haunting from a previous actor who played Hamlet, that choice becomes even harder. Ghostlight Theatre’s production of I HATE HAMLET is a quirky but insightful look into the challenges many actors face.
by Cheyenne Lewis - Dec 6, 2025
One of the most difficult decisions an actor can face is the choice between financial gain and artistic integrity. When you add the paranormal haunting from a previous actor who played Hamlet, that choice becomes even harder. Ghostlight Theatre’s production of I HATE HAMLET is a quirky but insightful look into the challenges many actors face.
BROADWAY BOUND and More Set for The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center has revealed its 2025-2026 West Boca Theatre Company season, featuring a lineup of award-winning comedic and dramatic productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center has revealed its 2025-2026 West Boca Theatre Company season, featuring a lineup of award-winning comedic and dramatic productions.
Christopher Plummer In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Christopher Plummer's expansive stage career, from Cyrano to King Lear, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Christopher Plummer's expansive stage career, from Cyrano to King Lear, and more.
THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and More Set for Saint Sebastian Players 44th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025
The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) have announced their 44th season, featuring three productions that each explore the supernatural in dramatically different ways.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025
The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) have announced their 44th season, featuring three productions that each explore the supernatural in dramatically different ways.
Review: Kanata Theatre's Presentation of I HATE HAMLET
by Courtney Castelino - May 9, 2025
Kanata Theatre premiered the final show of its 56th season, Paul Rudnick’s comedy, I Hate Hamlet to a full house
by Courtney Castelino - May 9, 2025
Kanata Theatre premiered the final show of its 56th season, Paul Rudnick’s comedy, I Hate Hamlet to a full house
Review: I HATE HAMLET at Wilmington Drama League
by Rosanne DellAversano - Apr 10, 2025
I HATE HAMLET by Paul Rudnick is cute, silly little nod to all you theater nerds. Rudnick wrote I HATE HAMLET in the early ‘90s, while living in the very same New York apartment which housed John Barrymore before he began performing his legendary Hamlet uptown. Rudnick believed the place provided a “strong inspiration” given its steep flights of stairs, walls of rough stucco, and a spooky, odd-shaped niche high in the wall, used for a candle (or a skull).
by Rosanne DellAversano - Apr 10, 2025
I HATE HAMLET by Paul Rudnick is cute, silly little nod to all you theater nerds. Rudnick wrote I HATE HAMLET in the early ‘90s, while living in the very same New York apartment which housed John Barrymore before he began performing his legendary Hamlet uptown. Rudnick believed the place provided a “strong inspiration” given its steep flights of stairs, walls of rough stucco, and a spooky, odd-shaped niche high in the wall, used for a candle (or a skull).
Richard Chamberlain, Legendary Star of TV, Stage and Screen Dies at 90
by Team BWW - Mar 30, 2025
Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.
by Team BWW - Mar 30, 2025
Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his roles in 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' has died at 90. Chamberlain, celebrated for his versatility in film, theater, and television, passed away on March 29th, 2025, in Waimanalo, HI, following a stroke. His career spanned decades, earning him numerous accolades, including Golden Globes for his performances.
AN EVENING WITH STACY KEACH Announced At Theatre 40 In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025
AN EVENING WITH STACY KEACH has been announced at Theatre 40 In April. Maxwell Caulfield will interviews Stacy Keach onstage at Theatre 40 on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 6 p.m..
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025
AN EVENING WITH STACY KEACH has been announced at Theatre 40 In April. Maxwell Caulfield will interviews Stacy Keach onstage at Theatre 40 on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 6 p.m..
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 14, 2025
by - Feb 14, 2025
Happy Valentine's Day, BroadwayWorld! It is February 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 14, 2025
Happy Valentine's Day, BroadwayWorld! It is February 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Players At Barker Playhouse
by Christopher Verleger - Feb 3, 2025
The Players at Barker Playhouse welcome the winter season with an enjoyable production of Paul Rudnick's adorably corny, oft-produced comedy, “I Hate Hamlet,” the story of a season in the life of a young actor eager to please everyone, including his fans, his agent, his girlfriend, and above all, a ghost.
by Christopher Verleger - Feb 3, 2025
The Players at Barker Playhouse welcome the winter season with an enjoyable production of Paul Rudnick's adorably corny, oft-produced comedy, “I Hate Hamlet,” the story of a season in the life of a young actor eager to please everyone, including his fans, his agent, his girlfriend, and above all, a ghost.
Stacy Keach Will Be Interviewed By Maxwell Caulfield at Theatre 40 in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
Maxwell Caulfield will interviews Stacy Keach in An Evening of Intimate Conversation with Stacy Keach, presented by Theatre 40 in February. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
Maxwell Caulfield will interviews Stacy Keach in An Evening of Intimate Conversation with Stacy Keach, presented by Theatre 40 in February. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Paul Rudnick's I HATE HAMLET Comes to Shelton Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024
Southbank Theatre Company will continue its fourth season with an upcoming production of Paul Rudnick's comedy, I Hate Hamlet. The show will run from Thursday through Sunday, November 7-17, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024
Southbank Theatre Company will continue its fourth season with an upcoming production of Paul Rudnick's comedy, I Hate Hamlet. The show will run from Thursday through Sunday, November 7-17, 2024.
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 15, 2024
What did our critic think of I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre?
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 15, 2024
What did our critic think of I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre?
Actors Theatre of Indiana's Lab Series Returns in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced the return of their Lab Series as they present IT GIRL or: Evelyn and the Eternal Question on Saturday, March 16, at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 East Main Street.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced the return of their Lab Series as they present IT GIRL or: Evelyn and the Eternal Question on Saturday, March 16, at the Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 East Main Street.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 14, 2024
by - Feb 14, 2024
Happy Valentine's Day, BroadwayWorld! It is February 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 14, 2024
Happy Valentine's Day, BroadwayWorld! It is February 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
I HATE HAMLET Announced At Pocket Sandwich Theatre, February 23- March 23
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024
I HATE HAMLET, a Hauntingly Hilarious Comedy, Coming Up at Pocket Sandwich Theatre. Don't miss this hilarious production from Feb 23-March 23.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024
I HATE HAMLET, a Hauntingly Hilarious Comedy, Coming Up at Pocket Sandwich Theatre. Don't miss this hilarious production from Feb 23-March 23.
Review: BARRYMORE at St. Louis Actors' Studio
by James Lindhorst - Dec 6, 2023
BARRYMORE is an exquisitely written script that is exceptionally acted in this first-rate production at St. Louis Actor’s Studio. This fantastic production can be seen through December 10th at The Gaslight Theatre.
by James Lindhorst - Dec 6, 2023
BARRYMORE is an exquisitely written script that is exceptionally acted in this first-rate production at St. Louis Actor’s Studio. This fantastic production can be seen through December 10th at The Gaslight Theatre.
St. Louis Actors' Studio to Present BARRYMORE Starring John Contini
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023
St. Louis Actors' Studio will present 'Barrymore' starring John Contini at The Gaslight Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023
St. Louis Actors' Studio will present 'Barrymore' starring John Contini at The Gaslight Theater.
Drama Works Theatre Company To Present Biographical Drama, BARRYMORE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023
Drama Works Theatre Company presents biographical drama, Barrymore, depicting the scandalous life of legendary actor John Barrymore. Don't miss this captivating play running from October 20-29.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023
Drama Works Theatre Company presents biographical drama, Barrymore, depicting the scandalous life of legendary actor John Barrymore. Don't miss this captivating play running from October 20-29.
Cast Set For TRYING at Peninsula Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of “Trying” by Joanna McClelland Glass and the return of actor Lee E. Ernst to Wisconsin. “Trying” runs for three weeks, August 16 through September 3, and is generously sponsored by Main Street Market.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2023
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of “Trying” by Joanna McClelland Glass and the return of actor Lee E. Ernst to Wisconsin. “Trying” runs for three weeks, August 16 through September 3, and is generously sponsored by Main Street Market.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Barrymore been in?
John Barrymore has appeared on Broadway in 23 shows.
How many West End shows has John Barrymore been in?
John Barrymore has not appeared in the West End
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