John Drew Barrymore
| Born | June 4, 1932 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Spouse | Nina Wayne, Cara Williams |
| Children | Drew Barrymore, John Blyth Barrymore |
| Parents | Dolores Costello |
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