Maya Lynne Robinson | |
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Born | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actress, writer, producer |
Years active | 2017–present |
Website | www |
Maya Lynne Robinson is an American actress, writer and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Geena, D.J. Conner's wife, in the Roseanne television spin-off The Conners and the role of Michelle on the CBS series The Unicorn. [1]
Robinson was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. [2] [3] In 2012, she moved from New York City to Los Angeles, where she co-starred in the play In the Red and Brown Water . [4]
In 2018, Robinson was cast in the series regular role of Geena on the Roseanne spinoff series The Conners . Geena is D.J. Conner's wife, the mother of their child Mary and a 2nd lieutenant in the Army recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan. [5] She portrayed Geena for one season. [6]
In 2019, she joined the starring cast of the sitcom The Unicorn , where she portrayed Michelle. [1] [7]
As of 2021, Robinson has a recurring role on the NBC comedy series Grand Crew . [8]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
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2018 | Dead Women Walking | Helen | [9] | |
2022 | King Tweety | Officer Siedes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
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2015 | HTMAST | Nysa | Web series; also creator | [10] |
2017 | Mondays | Marsha | 1 episode | |
2018 | Mom | Amanda | 1 episode | |
2018–2019, 2021 | The Conners | Geena Williams-Conner | Main role (season 1); guest (season 3) | [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] |
2017 | Gurl. | T | Web series; also co-creator | [17] |
2019–2021 | The Unicorn | Michelle | Main role | [1] [7] [3] [18] |
2021–2023 | Grand Crew | Kristen | Recurring role | [8] |
Year | Title | Role | Company / Venue | Refs |
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2007 | Insurrection: Holding History | Izzy Mae | Theater Alliance of Washington, DC | [19] |
2012 | In the Red and Brown Water | Nia | The Fountain Theatre | [4] |
2016 | Echo Location | Emmy | B Street Theatre | [20] |
2017 | Disgraced | Jory | Coachella Valley Repertory | [21] |
2017 | Runaway Home | Eunice | The Fountain Theatre | [22] [23] |
2018 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Stella | Boston Court Pasadena Theatre Company | [24] |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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2008 | Helen Hayes Award | The Canadian Embassy Award for Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Production | Insurrection: Holding History | Nominated | [25] |
2013 | Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award | Best Ensemble | In the Red and Brown Water | Nominated | [26] |
Ovation Award | Best Ensemble in a Play | In the Red and Brown Water | Nominated | [26] |
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