Dolores Costello

Dolores Costello (September 17, 1903 – March 1, 1979) was an American film actress who achieved her greatest success during the era of silent movies. She was nicknamed "The Goddess of the Silent Screen" by her first husband, the actor John Barrymore. She was the mother of John Drew Barrymore and grandmother of actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore.

Dolores Costello
Costello in 1926
Born(1903-09-17)September 17, 1903
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 1979(1979-03-01) (aged 75)
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery (East Los Angeles, California)
OccupationActress
Years active1909–1943
Spouses
(m. 1928; div. 1934)
    John Vruwink
    (m. 1939; div. 1950)
    Children2, including John Drew Barrymore
    Parent(s)Maurice Costello
    Mae Costello
    RelativesHelene Costello (sister)
    Drew Barrymore (grand-daughter)
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