THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

John Barrymore

American actor (1882–1942)

John Barrymore has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 14, 1882 in Philadelphia, United States.

Born

February 14, 1882

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: May 29, 1942

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Philadelphia, United States
Professions
stage actor, screenwriter, writer, actor, film actor
Citizenship
United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 14, 1882 (BnF authorities; Internet Broadway Database) or February 15, 1882 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

February 15, 1882

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

    More about John Barrymore

    Height
    175 cm

    Family

    Sibling
    Ethel Barrymore
    Spouse
    Dolores Costello
    Sibling
    Lionel Barrymore
    Child
    Diana Barrymore
    Spouse
    Blanche Oelrichs
    Child
    John Drew Barrymore
    Father
    Maurice Barrymore

    All birth date sources

    A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was John Barrymore born?

    John Barrymore was born in Philadelphia, United States.

    How tall is John Barrymore?

    John Barrymore’s recorded height is 175 cm.

    When did John Barrymore die?

    John Barrymore died on May 29, 1942.