
John Drew Barrymore
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Drew Barrymore (born John Blyth Barrymore; June 4, 1932 – November 29, 2004) was an American film and television actor and member of the Barrymore family of actors, which included his father, John Barrymore, and his father's siblings, Lionel and Ethel. He was the father of four children, including actor John Blyth Barrymore and actress Drew Barrymore. Diana Barrymore was his half-sister from his father's second marriage. Barrymore was born in Los Angeles, California to John Barrymore (born John Sidney Blyth) and his third wife, actress Dolores Costello. His parents separated when he was 18 months old, and he rarely saw his father afterward. He made his film debut at 17, billed as John Barrymore Jr.
Best John Drew Barrymore Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Drew Barrymore's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Drew Barrymore.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti | Sabaku prince of Bubastis (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Clones | Brooks Brothers Hippie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | This Savage Land | Stacy Daggart | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Winchester '73 | Preacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Game of Crime | Paolo Morand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Death on the Fourposter | Anthony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | War of the Zombies | Aderbad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Keeler Affair | Stephen Ward | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Arms of the Avenger | Lotario Duchesca | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Natika | Jean-Jacques | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Invasion 1700 | Bohun | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Pontius Pilate | Judas / Jesus | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Trojan Horse | Ulysses | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Centurion | Diaeus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Pharaohs' Woman | Sabaku prince of Bubastis | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ti aspetterò all'inferno | Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Night They Killed Rasputin | Prince Felix Yousoupoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Cossacks | Jamal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Night of the Quarter Moon | Roderic 'Chuck' Nelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Never Love a Stranger | Francis 'Frankie' Kane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | High School Confidential! | J. I. Coleridge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Ain't No Time for Glory | Lt. Stegel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Shadow on the Window | Jess Reber | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Miracle Worker | James Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | While the City Sleeps | Robert Manners | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Thunderbirds | Pvt. Tom McCreery | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Big Night | George La Main (as John Barrymore Jr.) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Quebec | Mark Douglas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | High Lonesome | Cooncat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Sundowners | The Younger Brother - Jeff Cloud | Flop | Similar → |
John Drew Barrymore - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Drew Barrymore?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Drew Barrymore is "Arms of the Avenger" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has John Drew Barrymore acted in?
John Drew Barrymore has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Drew Barrymore?
Other notable films include "While the City Sleeps", "The Big Night", and "A Game of Crime".




