Barrymore family
The Barrymore family, and the related Drew family, form a British-American acting dynasty which traces its acting roots to the mid-19th century London stage. After migrating to the United States, members of the family appeared in motion pictures.
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Pennsylvania Historical Marker | |
| Official name | Barrymores, The |
| Type | City |
| Criteria | Performers |
| Designated | October 1, 1996 |
| Location | NW corner, N 6th & Arch Sts., Philadelphia 39.95279°N 75.15013°W |
| Marker Text | Three famous actors, Philadelphia-born, were the third generation of this "Royal Family of the American Stage." Lionel (1878–1954), Ethel (1879–1959), and John (1882–1942) performed on stage, screen, radio. Their grandparents, the Drews, managed the Arch St. Theatre here. |
The surname Barrymore originated from an actor named William Barrymore. The Drew family traces to the Irish actor John Drew Sr.
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