Georgiana Drew

1854–1893 (age 39)

Actress

Biography

Georgiana Drew, heir to a theatrical dynasty, won acclaim with Augustin Daly's company for roles that balanced comedy and sensitivity, showing a natural grace that made her a favorite with audiences in New York, Philadelphia, and beyond.

She married Maurice Barrymore and continued to perform while nurturing their three children and guiding younger actors, blending public brilliance with private warmth; her legacy lives on in the Barrymore family and in the memory preserved at Mount Vernon Cemetery.