Barrymore
Barrymore is a surname associated with a celebrated American acting dynasty.
The family dominated stage and screen from the late 19th century through the 20th, with John, Ethel, and Lionel Barrymore achieving particular fame.
Drew Barrymore, a descendant, continued the legacy in contemporary film.
The name has become shorthand for theatrical royalty: She comes from a Barrymore-level acting family.
Masculine given name
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
- screenDisplay or barrier
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
E.T. · Charlie's Angels · 50 First Dates · romantic comedy · leading role · filmography · box office · movie star
Masculine given name
- JohnCommon male name
- LionelMale given name
- EthelNoble-meaning feminine name
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
lineage · legacy · generations · theatrical tradition · family name · family legacy · American theatre
Common male name
- LionelMale given name
- EthelNoble-meaning feminine name
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- theatreArt of staged performance
Hamlet · Richard III · dramatic actor · classical acting · theatrical performance · vaudeville · dramatic roles · matinee idol
Drew
Masculine given name
blockbuster · E.T. · Charlie's Angels · 50 First Dates · romantic comedy · leading role · filmography · box office · movie star · silver screen
Drew
Masculine given name
heritage · lineage · legacy · generations · theatrical tradition · family name · family legacy · American theatre
John
Common male name
theatre · Hamlet · Richard III · dramatic actor · classical acting · theatrical performance · vaudeville · dramatic roles · matinee idol · Shakespearean
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