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LIONEL HERBERT BLYTHE
He was an American stage and movie actor (April 28, 1878, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - November 15, 1954, Van Nuys, California, USA).
He comes from a famous acting dynasty, the brother of "The Great Profile" - John Barrymore.
Until 1907 Lionel Barrymore appeared in revues and vaudevilles in Paris, and then worked for 17 years on Broadway, in 1924 he moved to Hollywood. Presented the fifth ceremony of "Oscars" (in 1933).
In cinema he made his debut in 1909 ("Friends").
Viewers remembered primarily as a grouchy, but good-natured old man in such Hollywood classics as "The Grand Hotel", "Captain Dare," "Can not take away with you," "This wonderful life," "Duel in the Sun," etc.
In addition, he has played in many detectives, thrillers and horror films ("The Devil's Doll," "The Vampire Label").
PRIZES AND AWARDS
Academy Award (1930/31):
Best Actor ("Free Soul").
