John Barrymore books in order
American actor
- Lived
- 1882–1942
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 2
John Barrymore published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Confessions of an Actor (1926).
Updated September 2026
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Confessions of an Actor
John Barrymore's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Confessions of an Actor (1926)
Other books in order
Don Juan (1927)
About John Barrymore
John Barrymore was an American actor on stage, screen, and radio. A member of the Drew and Barrymore theatrical families, he initially tried to avoid the stage and briefly attempted a career as a visual artist, but appeared on stage together with his father, Maurice, in 1900, and then his sister Ethel the following year. He began his career in 1903 and first gained attention as a stage actor in light comedy, then high drama, culminating in productions of Justice (1916), Richard III (1920), and Hamlet (1922); his portrayal of Hamlet led to him being called the "greatest living American tragedian".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Barrymore FAQ
- How many books has John Barrymore written?
- John Barrymore published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Barrymore's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Confessions of an Actor.
- What is John Barrymore's last book?
- Confessions of an Actor (1926).
- What is John Barrymore's most famous book?
- Confessions of an Actor (1926) is John Barrymore's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.