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My Take
Diana Barrymore's story moves me more than her filmography ever could. Born into Hollywood royalty in 1921, she carried a name that opened every door and then quietly crushed her, dying at just 38 in 1960. What I admire is the honesty of her memoir, where she laid bare her struggles instead of polishing the legend. She embodies the shadow side of the studio golden age: glamour and fragility bound together, talent shackled to expectation. Her life reads like a cautionary tale, but I prefer to remember the courage it took to tell the truth about herself. That candor outlasts the heartbreak.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Diana Barrymore
- Name (Japanese)
- ダイアナ・バリモア
- Reading
- だいあな・ばりもあ
- Born
- March 3, 1921 – January 25, 1960
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / talk show host / writer / actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Diana Barrymore born?
March 3, 1921 – January 25, 1960.
Where is Diana Barrymore from?
Diana Barrymore is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Diana Barrymore do?
Diana Barrymore works as film actor, stage actor, talk show host, writer, actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.