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Diana Barrymore was a film actor, stage actor and talk show host. Born on March 3, 1921, Diana Barrymore was from New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on January 25, 1960, at the age of 38.
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.
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- 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
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / talk show host / writer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
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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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Diana Barrymore born?
Born March 3, 1921.
When did Diana Barrymore die?
Died January 25, 1960, aged 38.
Where was Diana Barrymore from?
Diana Barrymore was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Diana Barrymore do?
Diana Barrymore worked as film actor, stage actor, talk show host, writer, actor.
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