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- John Drinkwater was born on June 1, 1882 in Leytonstone, Essex, England, UK. He was a writer, known for April Blossoms (1934), Sally Bishop (1932) and A Clown Must Laugh (1936). He was married to Daisy Kennedy and Kathleen Walpole (aka Kathleen Oxford). He died on March 25, 1937 in London, England, UK.
- SpousesDaisy Kennedy(1924 - March 25, 1937) (his death, 1 child)Kathleen Walpole (aka Kathleen Oxford)(1906 - 1924) (divorced)
- British Poet, Author, Playwright, Actor and Theatre Manager.
- Was a founding member of the Pilgrim Players.
- Was the first manager of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
- Became popular on the American lecture circuit after the success of "Abraham Lincoln".
- His cousin, George Carr Drinkwater, (a noted architect and portrait painter) died in 1941 from injuries suffered during a German air raid.
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