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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

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Erskine 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

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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]

Personal life

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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 Frederick, was born in 2021.[14][15]

Filmography

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Filme

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Year Title Role Notes
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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Year Title Role Notes
2013 Hart of Dixie Nessie 2 episodes
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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
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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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  1. ↑ 'Man Seeking Woman's Maya Erskine on "Dating Hitler". In: Kore Asian Media. 30. April 2015, archiviert vom Original am 12. November 2016; abgerufen am 9. März 2019 (amerikanisches Englisch).
  2. ↑ Allison P. Davis: How PEN15 Made Two 30-Year-Olds Look 13. In: The Cut. 14. Februar 2019, abgerufen am 9. März 2019 (englisch).
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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).
  5. ↑ Catherine Zaw: Maya Erskine, of Amazon's 'Betas' TV Show, Challenges Hollywood's Status Quo. In: mochimag.com. Abgerufen am 21. März 2015.
  6. ↑ 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). 
  7. ↑ SM Drama Student Wins Major Award In: Santa Monica Mirror, July 20, 2005. Abgerufen im August 5, 2017 
  8. ↑ The Classical Studio Alumni. In: tisch.nyu.edu. Abgerufen am 5. August 2017.
  9. ↑ Brendan Wetmore: 'PEN15' Stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in Conversation. In: PAPER. 13. März 2019, abgerufen am 28. Mai 2019 (englisch).
  10. ↑ 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).
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ 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). 
  13. ↑ Geffen Playhouse: Media Center Cast. In: www.geffenplayhouse.org. Archiviert vom Original am 5. August 2017; abgerufen am 5. August 2017.
  14. ↑ 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 
  15. ↑ Benjamin VanHoose, Naledi Ushe: Pen15 Star Maya Erskine and Fiancé Michael Angarano Welcome First Child In: People Magazine, 7. Mai 2021 
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