Peebs Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 9. Appeared on the TV game show Password Plus in 1979. Peppard chain-smoked through out and voiced complaints on camera about NBC. The first of his five shows was never aired and as a result Goodson-Todman banned him from ever appearing on any of their game shows again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakano Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 10- He was the original choice for Steve McQueen's role in the Magnificent Seven in 1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakano Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 JOHN BARRYMORE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakano Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 He was a funny man:1a '' I like to be introduced as America's foremost actor. It saves the necessity of further efforts.'' 1 b-After his big tour of Hamlet,Barrymore was doing lectures on the subject in schools and universities: Student to lecturer:Tell me Mr Barrymore, in your view did Ophelia ever sleep with Hamlet? Barrymore to student,after much thought : '' Only in the Chicago company''. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebs Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 2. His portrayal of Hamlet was hailed as one of the best interpretations of the role. The New Republic critic said, "Other actors can act Hamlet, John Barrymore is Hamlet." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakano Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 3- A colour test he made for Hamlet in 1933 remain in New York's Museum of Modern Art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrence1 Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 4.) He was born on Valentine's Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakano Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 5-Had multiples affairs,was married 4 times. He said 'You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebs Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 6. When reviewing Barrymore's silent movie career, The New York Times wrote, "No actor needs fewer titles." They were referring to Barrymore's ability to convey the character's emotions without the audience relying on the title cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakano Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 7-I'm 50 years old and i want to look like Jackie Cooper 's grandson'. And he said later 'Die is the last thing i will do'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebs Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 8. According to Errol Flynn' s autobiography after Barrymore 's funeral Raoul Walsh and two others moved the body to Flynn's home. Barrymore was propped up in a favorite chair waiting to greet Flynn when arrived home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakano Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 9 a -He flinged a fish at a coughing audience ' Busy yourselves with that,you dam*** walruses, while the rest of us get on with play' 9 b- While recording a segment from Romeo and Juliet on May 19, 1942, Barrymore collapsed in the studio. He was rushed to Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital where he died of cirrhosis of the liver complicated by kidney failure. After sixty years, John Barrymore had finally drunk himself to death. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebs Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 10. The day after Lionel Barrymore's wife died in 1936, John filled in for his brother as Scrooge on the annual radio broadcast of A Christmas Carol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Det Jim McLeod Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Martin Landau 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebs Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1. At 17 was hired by the New York Daily News as a staff cartoonist and illustrator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrence1 Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 2.) He won an Oscar for "Ed Wood". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det Jim McLeod Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 3) He was part of the Mission Impossible TV cast from 1966 to 1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebs Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 4. Was married to Mission Impossible co-star Barbara Bain from 1957-1993 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det Jim McLeod Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 5) He got his first Oscar nomination for Tucker A Man And His Dream (1988) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebs Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 6. Turned down the role of Mr. Spock on Star Trek. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrence1 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 7.) One of his most enjoyable roles on television was guest starring on The Big Valley. He commented on how welcome he felt and also the professionalism of all the actors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaya bat woof woof Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 8. Played a great villain who was jealous of Eva Marie Saint in North by Northwest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebs Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 9. Landau was one of 2,000 applicants who auditioned for the Actor's Studio in 1955. Only he and Steve McQueen were accepted that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakano Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 10 He & Barbara Bain separated in the very early 80's waiting till 1993 to divorce officially-they were not living together then,There was rumours of his philandering and of her past infidelity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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