Introduction
Maud Durbin (November 9, 1871 – December 25, 1936) was an American actress. She was the wife of actor Otis Skinner and the mother of actress and author Cornelia Otis Skinner.
Biography
Maud Durbin was born in Moberly, Missouri on November 9, 1871. A protégé of Helena Modjeska, she was touring in the Booth-Modjeska Dramatic Company when she met actor Otis Skinner, who went on to form his own dramatic company, which included Durbin, and they married in 1895. Maud Durbin was also a writer, and was the author of Pietro, as well as the published short stories The Ne'er to Return Road and Tom's Little Star.
Family
Maud Durbin and Otis Skinner were the parents of actress and writer Cornelia Otis Skinner.
Death
Maud Durbin died in New York City on December 25, 1936. She was buried at River Street Cemetery in Woodstock, Vermont, where Otis Skinner and she had a summer home.