Ethel Barrymore

Full Name: Ethel Barrymore, born Ethel Mae Blythe
Profession: Film and Stage Actress

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Biography: Ethel Barrymore was an American actress and a member of the Barrymore family of actors, which has long been associated with both stage and screen acting. They include Drew Barrymore and John Drew Barrymore.

Ethel Barrymore was a prominent figure in the American theater during the first half of the 20th century, and her career spanned over six decades. She performed in a variety of plays, ranging from Shakespeare to contemporary dramas, and she became known as the "First Lady of the American Theatre."

She also transitioned to film, garnering an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in None but the Lonely Heart (1944).

Born: August 15, 1879
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Star Sign: Leo

Died: June 18, 1959 (aged 79)