Background

Barrymore, Ethel was born on August 15, 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of late Maurice (Herbert Blythe) and Georgiana (Drew) B.

Education

Niece of John Drew; educated Convent of Notre Dame, Philadelphia.

Career

Samuel Pomeroy Colt (divorced 1923). Children—Samuel Pomeroy, John Drew, Ethel B. Made debut in John Drew’s Company, 1896. Played Priscilla, in “Secret Service,” London.

Later appeared in leading rôles with Henry Irving.

First starred in “Captain Jinks,” 1900. Later starred in “Cousin Kate”.

In “Sunday,” 1906. “A Doll’s House,” 1905.

“Alice Sit-by-the-Fire,” 1906. “The Constant Wife.” 1926.

(with brothers) “Rasputin and the Empress,” 1933. The Corn Is Green, 1942.

Achievements

• Ethel Barrymore has been listed as a notable actress by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Russell Griswold, son Children: Samuel Pomeroy, John Drew, Ethel B. Made debut in John Drew’s Company.

Spouse:

Russell Griswold

child:

John Drew Barrymore

child:

Ethel B. Made debut in John Drew’s Company Barrymore

child:

Samuel Pomeroy Barrymore