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S. Rankin Drew

Sidney Rankin Drew
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Born Sidney Rankin Drew
(1891-09-19)September 19, 1891
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Died May 19, 1918(1918-05-19) (aged 26)
France
Occupation Actor, film director
Years active 1913-1917

Sidney Rankin Drew (September 19, 1891 – May 19, 1918) was an American actor and film director. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Drew and first cousin of the actors John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore and the first cousin twice removed of Drew Barrymore. He appeared in 36 films between 1913 and 1917 and directed 14 films between 1915 and 1917.

He was killed in action when his plane was shot down over France during World War I. He has a monument in Central Park.


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