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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]

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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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
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
Vorlage:TableTBA Blue Eye Samurai Vorlage:TableTBA Upcoming TV series; main voice roleVorlage:Cn

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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