Maude Eburne
Biography
Maude Eburne was born Maud Eburne Riggs on November 10, 1875, in Bronte-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, and died on October 15, 1960. She was a Canadian character actress of stage and screen, recognized for portraying eccentric roles. Eburne began her career in stock theater in Buffalo, New York, with early stage work taking place in Ontario and New York City. She made her Broadway debut to great acclaim as Coddles in the 1914 farce A Pair of Sixes. Preferring parts that featured eccentricities and dialects rather than traditional beautiful young or stately leading women, she continued to play mainly humorous domestic roles in stage productions such as The Half Moon in 1920 and Lady Butterfly.
Career overview
Maude Eburne was born Maud Eburne Riggs on November 10, 1875, in Bronte-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, and lived until October 15, 1960. She was a character actress of stage and screen who was well known for playing eccentric roles. Eburne began her career in stock theater in Buffalo, New York, with her early theater work taking place in Ontario and New York City. She made her Broadway debut to great acclaim as Coddles in the 1914 farce A Pair of Sixes.
Reflecting on her career choices, Eburne stated that upon coming to New York, she did not want to play beautiful young girls or stately leading women, but instead wanted parts that had something queer in them, especially if they involved a dialect. She continued to play mainly humorous domestic roles on the stage, later appearing in theatrical productions such as The Half Moon in 1920 and Lady Butterfly. Over the course of her career, she accumulated known acting credits on screen, building a body of work as a recognizable character actress until her death at the age of 84.
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100 titles- Arson, Inc. (1949) as Grandma
- The Lawton Story (1949) as Henrietta
- Slippy McGee (1948) as Mrs. Dexter
- The Plunderers (1948) as Old Dame at Wedding
- The Suspect (1945) as Mrs. Packer
- Hitchhike to Happiness (1945) as Mrs. Randall
- Man from Oklahoma (1945) as Grandma Lane
- The Princess and the Pirate (1944) as Landlady of the 'Boar's Head Inn'
- I'm from Arkansas (1944) as Matilda Jenkins
- Up in Arms (1944) as Woman on Cable Car (uncredited)
- Rosie the Riveter (1944) as Granma Quill
- Bowery to Broadway (1944) as Mame Alda
- The Town Went Wild (1944) as Judge Bingle
- Reveille with Beverly (1943) as Maggie (uncredited)
- The Chance of a Lifetime (1943) as Edna Counihan (Uncredited)
- Lady Bodyguard (1943) as Mother Hodges
- To Be or Not to Be (1942) as Anna
- Henry and Dizzy (1942) as Martha Bradley
- There's One Born Every Minute (1942) as Agatha
- Henry Aldrich, Editor (1942) as Mrs. Norris
- Dawn on the Great Divide (1942) as Sarah Harkins
- The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) as Amelia Jones
- Almost Married (1942) as Mrs. Clayton
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941) as Mrs. Mulcahey's Friend (uncredited)
- West Point Widow (1941) as Mrs. Willits
- Glamour Boy (1941) as Borax Betty
- Among the Living (1941) as Mrs. Pickens
- You Belong to Me (1941) as Ella
- Melody for Three (1941) as Mrs. Hastings
- They Meet Again (1941) as Mrs. Hastings
- Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940) as Mrs. Hastings
- The Border Legion (1940) as Hurricane Hattie McGuire
- Li'l Abner (1940) as Granny Scraggs
- Colorado (1940) as Etta Mae
- Remedy for Riches (1940) as Mrs. Hastings
- The Golden Fleecing (1940) as Landlady (uncredited)
- The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940) as Mrs. Hastings
- Undercover Agent (1939) as Mrs. Minnow
- The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939) as Landlady (uncredited)
- Exile Express (1939) as Mrs. Smith
- Meet Dr. Christian (1939) as Mrs. Hastings
- Convict's Code (1939) as Mrs. Magruder
- Sabotage (1939) as Mrs. Hopkins
- Mountain Rhythm (1939) as Ma Hutchins
- The Covered Trailer (1939) as Widow Ella Jones
- My Wife's Relatives (1939) as Widow Ella Jones
- Vivacious Lady (1938) as Wife of Man Shaving on Train (uncredited)
- Riders of the Black Hills (1938) as Mrs. Peggy Garth
- Live, Love and Learn (1937) as Mrs. Crump
- Fight for Your Lady (1937) as Nadya
- Champagne Waltz (1937) as Mrs. Scribner
- When's Your Birthday? (1937) as Mrs. Basscombe
- Paradise Express (1937) as Maggie Casey
- Hollywood Cowboy (1937) as Violet Butler
- Valiant Is the Word for Carrie (1936) as Maggie Devlin
- Man Hunt (1936) as Mariah Hoggins
- Doughnuts and Society (1936) as Belle Dugan
- The Leavenworth Case (1936) as Phoebe Leavenworth
- Poppy (1936) as Sarah Tucker
- Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) as 'Ma' Pettingill
- Don't Bet on Blondes (1935) as Little Ellen Purdy
- Maybe It's Love (1935) as Landlady
- Happiness C.O.D. (1935) as Aunt Addie
- Party Wire (1935) as Clara West
- Lazy River (1934) as Miss Minnie Lescalle
- Here Comes the Navy (1934) as Droopy's Mother
- Return of the Terror (1934) as Mrs. Elvery
- When Strangers Meet (1934) as Nell Peck
- The Vampire Bat (1933) as Aunt Gussie Schnappmann
- Ladies They Talk About (1933) as Aunt Maggie
- Havana Widows (1933) as Mrs. Ryan, the Landlady
- My Lips Betray (1933) as Mamma Watscheck
- Big Executive (1933) as Coroner's Wife
- Shanghai Madness (1933) as Mrs. Glissen
- The Warrior's Husband (1933) as Buria
- Fog (1933) as Mrs. Jackson
- East of Fifth Avenue (1933) as Mrs. Conway
- Ladies Must Love (1933) as Mme. Fifi
- The Trial of Vivienne Ware (1932) as Mrs. Elizabeth Hardy
- The Woman from Monte Carlo (1932) as Dowager Party Guest
- This Reckless Age (1932) as Rhoda
- Union Depot (1932) as Passenger at Information Desk (uncredited)
- Plumber in love (1932)
- Polly of the Circus (1932) as Mrs. Jennings
- The Passionate Plumber (1932) as Aunt Charlotte
- Under Eighteen (1932) as Mrs. McCarthy
- Panama Flo (1932) as Sadie
- Divorce In The Family (1932) as Martha Jenkins
- The First Year (1932) as Emily Livingston
- Robbers' Roost (1932) as Aunt Ellen
- The Guardsman (1931) as "Mama"
- Blonde Crazy (1931) as Mrs. Snyder
- Stranger in Town (1931) as Mrs. Petrick
- Local Boy Makes Good (1931) as Maid
- Lonely Wives (1931) as Mrs. Mantel
- Bought! (1931) as Mrs. Chauncey
- The Man in Possession (1931) as Esther
- Indiscreet (1931) as Aunt Kate
- The Bat Whispers (1930) as Lizzie Allen
- A Pair of Sixes (1918) as Coddles
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maude Eburne best known for?
Maude Eburne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Veneno (2020), To Be or Not to Be (1942), Cuisines des terroirs (2001), Tyler Perry's The Oval (2019).
When and where was Maude Eburne born?
Maude Eburne was born on November 10, 1875 in Bronte-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on October 15, 1960.
How many credits does Maude Eburne have?
Maude Eburne has accumulated over 100 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1949.
What is Maude Eburne's background in cinema and television?
Maude Eburne was born Maud Eburne Riggs on November 10, 1875, in Bronte-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, and died on October 15, 1960. She was a Canadian character actress of stage and screen, recognized for portraying eccentric roles. Eburne began her career in stock theater in Buffalo, New York, with early stage work ta...