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Also Known As John Sidney Blyth
Born February 15, 1882 • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania
Died May 29, 1942 (aged 60) • Los Angeles • California
House / Dynasty Barrymore family
Notable Family Members spouse Michael Strange • mother Georgiana Barrymore • brother Lionel Barrymore • sister Ethel Barrymore

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