1872 - 1953
Maude Adams was an American actress and playwright, born on November 11, 1872, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is best known for her role as Peter Pan in the original 1905 production of J.M. Barrie's play, which helped establish her as a prominent figure in American theatre. Adams had a successful career on stage, becoming one of the highest-paid actresses of her time before her retirement in the 1920s.