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Maya Erskine (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress and writer known for her roles as Maggie in Man Seeking Woman[1] and Mikki in Betas. From 2019 to 2021, she starred in Hulu's original TV comedy series PEN15 alongside Anna Konkle;[2] the duo, who co-created and co-executive produced the series, played fictional versions of their 13-year-old selves.[3]
Early life and education
BearbeitenErskine was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Mutsuko Erskine and jazz drummer Peter Erskine.[4] Her mother is Japanese, from Tokyo, and her father is White European[5] Her mother also plays the role of her character's mother on PEN15.[6]
Erskine attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences[6] and graduated from Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.[7] She then attended New York University's 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
BearbeitenErskine 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]
Personal life
BearbeitenIn 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 Frederick, was born in 2021.[14][15]
Filmography
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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 | Scoob! | Judy Takamoto | Voice role |
Serien
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| 2013 | Hart of Dixie | Nessie | 2 episodes |
| Project Reality | Vorlage:Cn | ||
| High School USA! | Schülerin | Sprechrolle; 4 Episoden | |
| 2013–2014 | Betas | Mikki | Hauptrolle |
| 2014 | Next Time on Lonny | Charika | Episode: "Lonny is Famous" |
| 2015 | Stone Quackers | various | Voice role; 2 episodes |
| Man Seeking Woman | Maggie | Main role (season 1) | |
| Big Time in Hollywood, FL | Venice | Episode: "What Dreams May Come" | |
| 2016 | Heartbeat | Ji-Sung | Main role |
| Son of Zorn | April Lee | Episode: "A Taste of Zephyria" | |
| 2016–2017 | Insecure | Diane Nakamura | Recurring role (seasons 1–2), 6 episodes |
| 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), 15 episodes |
| 2019–2021 | PEN15 | Maya Ishii-Peters | Main role; also creator, writer, and executive producer |
| 2020 | BoJack Horseman | Ivy Tran | Voice role; episode: "Good Damage" |
| Bob's Burgers | Kaylee | Voice role; 2 episodes | |
| Robot Chicken | various | Voice role; episode: "Buster Olive in..." | |
| Big Mouth | Cafeteria Girl Misha | Voice role; episode: "Cafeteria Girls" | |
| 2020–present | Crossing Swords | Princess Blossom | Recurring voice role, 5 episodes |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Sully | 3 episodes |
| Mr. & Mrs. Smith | Mrs. Smith | Upcoming TV series; main roleVorlage:Cn | |
| Vorlage:TableTBA | Blue Eye Samurai | Vorlage:TableTBA | Upcoming TV series; main voice roleVorlage:Cn |
References
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Category:Living people
Category:Los Angeles County High School for the Arts alumni
Category:21st-century American actresses
Category:American film actresses
Category:American television actresses
Category:1987 births
Category:American actresses of Japanese descent
Category:Place of birth missing (living people)
Category:21st-century American women writers
Category:21st-century American screenwriters
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- ↑ 'Man Seeking Woman's Maya Erskine on "Dating Hitler". In: Kore Asian Media. 30. April 2015, archiviert vom am 12. November 2016; abgerufen am 9. März 2019 (amerikanisches Englisch).
- ↑ Allison P. Davis: How PEN15 Made Two 30-Year-Olds Look 13. In: The Cut. 14. Februar 2019, abgerufen am 9. März 2019 (englisch).
- ↑ Yvonne Villarreal: 'PEN15' creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle on playing their uncool 13-year-old selves. In: latimes.com. Abgerufen am 16. Februar 2019.
- ↑ a b Kristen Tauer: Maya Erskine Breaks Out With a Little Help From Her Friends. In: WWD.com. 10. Mai 2019, abgerufen am 28. Mai 2019 (englisch).
- ↑ Catherine Zaw: Maya Erskine, of Amazon's 'Betas' TV Show, Challenges Hollywood's Status Quo. In: mochimag.com. Abgerufen am 21. März 2015.
- ↑ a b Kevin Fallon: Maya Erskine Is About to Be Hollywood's Biggest Comedy Star In: The Daily Beast, 1. Mai 2019. Abgerufen am 28. Mai 2019 (englisch).
- ↑ SM Drama Student Wins Major Award In: Santa Monica Mirror, July 20, 2005. Abgerufen im August 5, 2017
- ↑ The Classical Studio Alumni. In: tisch.nyu.edu. Abgerufen am 5. August 2017.
- ↑ Brendan Wetmore: 'PEN15' Stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in Conversation. In: PAPER. 13. März 2019, abgerufen am 28. Mai 2019 (englisch).
- ↑ Shannon Carlin: How Re-Living The Horrors Of Middle School Changed The Stars Of 'PEN15' For The Better. In: Bustle. Abgerufen am 20. Februar 2019 (englisch).
- ↑ Yvonne Villarreal: 'PEN15' creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle on playing their uncool 13-year-old selves. In: Los Angeles Times. Abgerufen am 20. Februar 2019.
- ↑ Audrey Cleo Yap: Celebrating Its 50th Theatre Season, East West Players Looks to the Future In: NBC News, April 13, 2016. Abgerufen im August 5, 2017 (englisch).
- ↑ Geffen Playhouse: Media Center Cast. In: www.geffenplayhouse.org. Archiviert vom am 5. August 2017; abgerufen am 5. August 2017.
- ↑ Karen Mizoguchi: Maya Erskine Is Pregnant and Engaged! PEN15 Star and Michael Angarano Expecting Their First Child In: People, 2. November 2020. Abgerufen am 4. November 2020
- ↑ Benjamin VanHoose, Naledi Ushe: Pen15 Star Maya Erskine and Fiancé Michael Angarano Welcome First Child In: People Magazine, 7. Mai 2021