Maya Erskine
Maya Erskine | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | May 7, 1987
Education | New York University (BFA) |
Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
Years active | 2010–present |
Spouse | Michael Angarano (c. 2023) |
Children | 1 |
Parent |
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Maya Erskine (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress, singer and writer. She is known for her roles as Maggie in Prime Video series Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Early life and education
Erskine was born in
PEN15.[5]
Erskine attended
musical theater but shifted to the school's Experimental Theater Wing.[8] During her time at NYU, she met Anna Konkle while they were both studying abroad at a theater program in Amsterdam.[9][10]
Career
Erskine has performed with the Los Angeles–based theater groups the
PEN15, which she created with Konkle. She received two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
nominations for her work on the series.
Personal life
In September 2019, she confirmed her relationship with actor Michael Angarano. On November 2, 2020, the couple revealed they were engaged and expecting a child. Their son Leon was born in 2021.[13][14] The duo were married by early 2024.[15]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Frankenstein | Wanda | |
2018 | 6 Balloons | Cameron | |
When Jeff Tried to Save the World | Samantha | ||
2019 | Plus One | Alice Mori | |
Wine Country | Jade | ||
2020 | Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics | Maya | |
Scoob! | Judy Takamoto | Voice role | |
2022 | DC League of Super-Pets | Mercy Graves | Voice role |
2024 | Sacramento | TBA | Post-production[16] |
2025 | Wildwood | Darla Thennis | Voice role; in production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Hart of Dixie | Nessie | 2 episodes |
Project Reality | Miniseries | ||
High School USA! | Student | Voice role, 4 episodes | |
2013–2014 | Betas | Mikki | Main cast |
2014 | Next Time on Lonny | Charika | Episode: "Lonny is Famous" |
2015 | Stone Quackers | various | Voice role, 2 episodes |
Man Seeking Woman | Maggie | Main cast (season 1) | |
Big Time in Hollywood, FL | Venice | Episode: "What Dreams May Come" | |
2016 | Heartbeat | Ji-Sung | Main cast |
Son of Zorn | April Lee | Episode: "A Taste of Zephyria" | |
2016–2017 | Insecure | Diane Nakamura | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
2017 | Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special | Susan | TV special
|
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later | Ginny | 3 episodes | |
2017–2018 | Casual | Rae | Recurring role (seasons 3–4) |
2019–2021 | PEN15
|
Maya Ishii-Peters | Main cast, also creator, writer, and executive producer |
2020 | BoJack Horseman | Ivy Tran | Voice role, episode: "Good Damage" |
Robot Chicken | College Girl #4 | Voice role, episode: "Buster Olive in: The Monkey Got Closer Overnight" | |
Big Mouth | Cafeteria Girl Misha | Voice role, episode: "Cafeteria Girls" | |
2020–2021 | Crossing Swords | Princess Blossom | Recurring voice role |
2020–2022 | Bob's Burgers | Kaylee | Voice role, 3 episodes |
2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Sully Stark | Miniseries, 3 episodes |
2023–present | Blue Eye Samurai | Mizu (still kades wife) | Main cast, voice role |
2024 | Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Jane Smith | Title role |
References
- ^ "'Man Seeking Woman's Maya Erskine on "Dating Hitler"". Kore Asian Media. April 30, 2015. Archived from the original on November 12, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ Davis, Allison P. (February 14, 2019). "How PEN15 Made Two 30-Year-Olds Look 13". The Cut. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ Villarreal, Yvonne (February 8, 2019). "'PEN15' creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle on playing their uncool 13-year-old selves". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Tauer, Kristen (May 10, 2019). "Maya Erskine Breaks Out With a Little Help From Her Friends". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- ^ a b Fallon, Kevin (May 1, 2019). "Maya Erskine Is About to Be Hollywood's Biggest Comedy Star". The Daily Beast. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- ^ "SM Drama Student Wins Major Award". Santa Monica Mirror. July 20, 2005. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ "The Classical Studio Alumni". New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ Wetmore, Brendan (March 13, 2019). "'PEN15' Stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in Conversation". Paper. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- ^ Carlin, Shannon (February 15, 2019). "How Re-Living The Horrors Of Middle School Changed The Stars Of 'PEN15' For The Better". Bustle. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- ^ Villarreal, Yvonne (February 8, 2019). "'PEN15' creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle on playing their uncool 13-year-old selves". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- ^ Yap, Audrey Cleo (April 13, 2016). "Celebrating Its 50th Theatre Season, East West Players Looks to the Future". NBC News. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ "Media Center Cast". Geffen Playhouse. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ Mizoguchi, Karen (November 2, 2020). "Maya Erskine Is Pregnant and Engaged! PEN15 Star and Michael Angarano Expecting Their First Child". People. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ VanHoose, Benjamin; Ushe, Naledi (May 7, 2021). "Pen15 Star Maya Erskine and Fiancé Michael Angarano Welcome First Child". People. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ Gibson, Keslie (February 5, 2024). "Maya Erskine and Michael Angarano's Relationship: All About the Actors' Marriage". People. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Padilla, Cecilio (May 25, 2023). ""Sacramento" film wrapping up production: Maybe you'll catch a glimpse of stars at these spots". CBS News. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
External links
- Maya Erskine at IMDb
- Maya Erskine on Twitter
- Maya Erskine at Rotten Tomatoes