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.

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

Year Title Role Notes Ref(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

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2013 Hart of Dixie Nessie 2 episodes
Project Reality Miniseries
High School USA! Student (voice) 4 episodes
2013–2014 Betas Mikki Main cast
2014 Next Time on Lonny Charika Episode: "Lonny is Famous"
2015 Stone Quackers Various (voice) 2 episodes
Man Seeking Woman Maggie Main cast (season 1)
Big Time in Hollywood, FL Venice Episode: "What Dreams May Come"
2016 Heartbeat Ji-Sung Main cast
Son of Zorn April Lee Episode: "A Taste of Zephyria"
2016–2017 Insecure Diane Nakamura Recurring role (seasons 1–2)
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)
2019–2021 Pen15 Maya Ishii-Peters Main 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]
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2024–present Mr. & Mrs. Smith Jane Smith Title 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c "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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