TIMELINE

📽️ Early Career (1903–1913) 📽️

1903 – Made his stage debut in Magda alongside his father, Maurice Barrymore.

1905 – First Broadway role in Glad of It.

1909–1913 – Gained recognition in Broadway productions such as The Boys of Company "B" and A Stubborn Cinderella.

🤩 Rise to Stardom (1914–1920) 🤩

1914 – Film debut in An American Citizen.

1916 – Starred in The Red Widow and Nearly a King.

1920 – Gave a legendary performance as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, showcasing his transformation skills.

🎭 Broadway and Silent Film Era (1920–1925) 🎭

1922 – Achieved critical acclaim as Hamlet on Broadway.

1923 – Starred in Sherlock Holmes, further establishing his film reputation.

1924 – Played Beau Brummel, a defining role in his silent film career.

🍿 Transition to Talkies and Hollywood Success (1926–1934) 🍿

1926 – Starred in Don Juan, the first feature film with synchronized sound effects.

1928 – Lead role in Tempest.

1930 – Acclaimed performance in Moby Dick.

1932 – Starred in Grand Hotel with Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford.

1933 – Played a comic version of himself in Dinner at Eight.

📉 Later Years and Decline (1935–1942) 📉

1936 – Continued working despite declining health, appearing in Romeo and Juliet.

1939 – Final major film, The Great Man Votes.

1940–1942 – Last acting roles in minor films and radio before passing away in 1942.