Maya Erskine

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Maya Erskine
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Erskine on the set of Heartbeat (2016)
Born
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education New York University (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actress, writer
Years active2010–present
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​
Children2
Parents

Maya Erskine is an American actress and writer. She is known for her roles as Maggie in Man Seeking Woman , [1] Mikki in Betas , and Mizu in Blue Eye Samurai . From 2019 to 2021, she starred in Hulu's original TV comedy series PEN15 alongside Anna Konkle; [2] the duo, who co-created, co-wrote, and co-executive produced the series, played fictional versions of their 13-year-old selves. [3] The series received critical acclaim and was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2024, she began starring as Jane Smith in the Prime Video series Mr. & Mrs. Smith , for which she was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

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Early life and education

Erskine was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Mutsuko Nigatawa and jazz drummer Peter Erskine. [4] Her mother is Japanese, from Tokyo. Her mother also plays the role of her character's mother on PEN15 . [5]

Erskine attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences [5] and graduated from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. [6] She is a 2005 YoungArts alumnus. [7] She then attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts. [8] Erskine initially studied musical theater but shifted to the school's Experimental Theater Wing. [9] During her time at NYU, she met Anna Konkle while they were both studying abroad at a theater program in Amsterdam. [10] [11]

Career

Erskine has performed with the Los Angeles–based theater groups the East West Players [12] and the Geffen Playhouse. [13] In 2019, she appeared in Amy Poehler's directorial debut, Wine Country, opposite a slate of comedians including Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, and Rachel Dratch. [4] The same year, she began starring in the Hulu series 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. She is recognized by Gold House as the A100 Honoree. [14]

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 was born in 2021. [15] [16] In 2024, Erskine revealed that she and Angarano had married. [17] In April 2024, Erskine announced her second pregnancy. [18] Their daughter was born in 2024.

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
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) [19]
2022 DC League of Super-Pets Mercy Graves (voice) [19]
2024 Sacramento Tallie [20]
2025 Wildwood †Darla Thennis (voice)In production [21]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2013 Hart of Dixie Nessie2 episodes
Project RealityMiniseries
High School USA! Student (voice)4 episodes
2013–2014 Betas MikkiMain cast
2014Next Time on LonnyCharikaEpisode: "Lonny is Famous"
2015 Stone Quackers Various (voice)2 episodes
Man Seeking Woman MaggieMain cast (season 1)
Big Time in Hollywood, FL VeniceEpisode: "What Dreams May Come"
2016 Heartbeat Ji-SungMain cast
Son of Zorn April LeeEpisode: "A Taste of Zephyria"
2016–2017 Insecure Diane NakamuraRecurring role (seasons 1–2)
2017 Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special Susan TV special
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later Ginny3 episodes
2017–2018 Casual RaeRecurring role (seasons 3–4)
2019–2021 Pen15 Maya Ishii-PetersMain cast, also creator, writer, and executive producer
2020 BoJack Horseman Ivy Tran (voice)Episode: "Good Damage"
Robot Chicken College Girl #4 (voice)Episode: "Buster Olive in: The Monkey Got Closer Overnight"
Big Mouth Cafeteria Girl Misha (voice)Episode: "Cafeteria Girls"
2020–2021 Crossing Swords Princess Blossom (voice)Recurring role
2020–2022 Bob's Burgers Kaylee (voice)3 episodes
2022 Obi-Wan Kenobi Sully Stark Miniseries, 3 episodes [22]
2023–present Blue Eye Samurai Mizu (voice)Main cast [23]
[19]
2024–present Mr. & Mrs. Smith Jane SmithTitle role [24]

References

  1. ↑ "'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.
  2. ↑ Davis, Allison P. (February 14, 2019). "How PEN15 Made Two 30-Year-Olds Look 13". The Cut . Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. 1 2 Tauer, Kristen (May 10, 2019). "Maya Erskine Breaks Out With a Little Help From Her Friends". Women's Wear Daily . Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  5. 1 2 Fallon, Kevin (May 1, 2019). "Maya Erskine Is About to Be Hollywood's Biggest Comedy Star". The Daily Beast . Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  6. ↑ "SM Drama Student Wins Major Award". Santa Monica Mirror . July 20, 2005. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Our History | 40 years for artists". YoungArts. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  8. ↑ "The Classical Studio Alumni". New York University Tisch School of the Arts . Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  9. ↑ Wetmore, Brendan (March 13, 2019). "'PEN15' Stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in Conversation". Paper . Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Yap, Audrey Cleo (April 13, 2016). "Celebrating Its 50th Theatre Season, East West Players Looks to the Future". NBC News . Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Media Center Cast". Geffen Playhouse. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  14. ↑ Thompson, Jack Dunn,Selena Kuznikov,Jazz Tangcay,Jaden; Dunn, Jack; Kuznikov, Selena; Tangcay, Jazz; Thompson, Jaden (May 1, 2024). "Keanu Reeves, Jung Kook, Hayao Miyazaki Among Gold House's A100 Honorees". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ VanHoose, Benjamin; Ushe, Naledi (May 7, 2021). "Pen15 Star Maya Erskine and Fiancé Michael Angarano Welcome First Child". People . Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  17. ↑ Gibson, Keslie (February 5, 2024). "Maya Erskine and Michael Angarano's Relationship: All About the Actors' Marriage". People . Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Maya Erskine and Husband Michael Angarano Expecting Second Baby Together: 'Baby Sister Coming This Summer'". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  19. 1 2 3 "Maya Erskine (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 25, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (August 25, 2022). "Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Peyton Elizabeth Lee Among Voice Cast For Laika's Wildwood". Deadline. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  22. ↑ Mathai, Jeremy; Shaw-Williams, Hannah (May 27, 2022). "Obi-Wan Kenobi: Complete Cast & Character Guide For The Disney+ Series". SlashFilm. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  23. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 9, 2020). "Netflix Orders Blue Eye Samurai Animated Action Series From Michael Green & Amber Noizumi; Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka & Randall Park Lead Cast". Deadline. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  24. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 7, 2022). "Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Maya Erskine To Star Opposite Donald Glover In Prime Video Series, Replacing Phoebe Waller-Bridge". Deadline. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
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