Ethel Barrymore

American actress (1879–1959)
Person human Q230147
Ethel Barrymore
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Ethel Barrymore

Summary

Ethel Barrymore is a human[1]. She was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on August 15, 1879[3]. She passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. She died on June 18, 1959[5]. She worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,267 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Ethel Barrymore…
  • Ethel Barrymore passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
  • Ethel Barrymore was born on August 15, 1879[3].
  • Ethel Barrymore died on June 18, 1959[5].
  • Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery[10].
  • Ethel Barrymore's father was Maurice Barrymore[11].
  • Ethel Barrymore's mother was Georgiana Drew[12].
  • Among Ethel Barrymore's spouses was Russell Griswold Colt[13].
  • A child of Ethel Barrymore was Samuel Colt[14].
  • A child of Ethel Barrymore was Ethel Barrymore Colt[15].
  • A child of Ethel Barrymore was John Drew Colt[16].
  • Ethel Barrymore held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Ethel Barrymore's native language[18].
  • Ethel Barrymore worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Ethel Barrymore's professions included film actor[7].
  • Ethel Barrymore's professions included actor[8].
  • Ethel Barrymore received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[19].
  • Ethel Barrymore received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Ethel Barrymore is recorded as female[21].
  • Ethel Barrymore's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ethel Barrymore's family is recorded as Barrymore family[23].
  • Ethel Barrymore's Commons category is recorded as Ethel Barrymore[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Ethel Barrymore's family name is recorded as Barrymore[26].
  • Ethel Barrymore's given name is recorded as Ethel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ethel Barrymore was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on August 15, 1879[3]. Her father was Maurice Barrymore[11]. Her mother was Georgiana Drew[12]. English was her native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[19], an award for best supporting actress[28], in United States[29], founded in 1936[30] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Ethel Barrymore was married to Russell Griswold Colt[13]. Children include Samuel Colt[14], an actor[33], 1909–1986[34]; Ethel Barrymore Colt[15], an actor[35], 1912–1977[36], of United States[37]; and John Drew Colt[16], an actor[38], 1913–1975[39], of United States[40].

Death and Burial

Ethel Barrymore died on June 18, 1959[5]. She passed away in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ethel Barrymore include Ethel Barrymore Theatre[41], a theatre building[42], in United States[43], founded in 1928[44] and Barrymore[45], an impact crater[46].

Why It Matters

Ethel Barrymore ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,267 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for her include Ethel Barrymore Theatre[41], a theatre building[42], in United States[43], founded in 1928[44] and Barrymore[45], an impact crater[46].

FAQs

Where was Ethel Barrymore born?

Ethel Barrymore's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Ethel Barrymore die?

Ethel Barrymore died in Beverly Hills[4].

Who were Ethel Barrymore's parents?

Ethel Barrymore's father was Maurice Barrymore[11]. Ethel Barrymore's mother was Georgiana Drew[12].

Who was Ethel Barrymore married to?

Ethel Barrymore's spouses include Russell Griswold Colt[13].

What did Ethel Barrymore do for work?

Ethel Barrymore worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8].

What awards did Ethel Barrymore receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[19] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . en.geneastar.org. en.geneastar.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . en.geneastar.org. en.geneastar.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Genealogics. americanaristocracy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . en.geneastar.org. en.geneastar.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . ancestors.familysearch.org. ancestors.familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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