Lionel Barrymore (born Lionel Herbert Blythe; April 28, 1878 β November 15, 1954) was an American actor of stage, screen and radio as well as a film director. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in A Free Soul (1931), and remains best known to modern audiences for the role of villainous Mr. Potter in Frank Capra's 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life. He is also particularly remembered as Ebenezer Scrooge in annual broadcasts of A Christmas Carol during his last two decades. He is also known for playing Dr. Leonard Gillespie in MGM's nine Dr. Kildare films, a role he reprised in a further six films focusing solely on Gillespie and in a radio series entitled The Story of Dr. Kildare. He was a member of the theatrical Barrymore family.
Personal Info
Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 28, 1878
Died
November 15, 1954
(at 76 years old)
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Popularity
1.8
Known For
1 movies
Lionel Barrymore
Actor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US...
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About Lionel Barrymore
Lionel Barrymore was born on 28 April 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Lionel Barrymore passed away on 15 November 1954 at the age of 76. We have 1 films with Lionel Barrymore available. Among Lionel Barrymore's most popular films: It's a Wonderful Life.
Best Known Films of Lionel Barrymore
Career Statistics - Lionel Barrymore
1
Total Credits
1
Years Active
1946 - 1946
8.3
Avg. Movie Rating
1.8
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor: 1
Top Genres
Drama (1)
Fantasy (1)
Family (1)
