S. Rankin Drew
| S. Rankin Drew | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Sidney Rankin Drew September 19, 1891 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died |
May 19, 1918 (aged 26) France |
| Occupation | Actor, film director |
| Years active | 1913-1917 |
S. 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.[1] 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 the First World War.[2] He has a monument in Central Park.[3]
Selected filmography
- The Suspect (1916, director and actor)
- Who's Your Neighbor? (1917, director)
See also
References
- ↑ "S. Rankin Drew". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ↑ "S. Rankin Drew Biography". hollywood.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2011-09-04.
- ↑ "S. Rankin Drew Marker". nycgovparks.org. Retrieved November 11, 2014.