Maya Erskine

Maya Erskine (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress and writer. She is 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]

Maya Erskine
Erskine in 2016
Born (1987-05-07) May 7, 1987
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationNew York University (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actress, writer
Years active2010–present
Partner(s)Michael Angarano
(2019–present)
Children1
Parent

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, and her father is American, from New Jersey. 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 then attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.[7] Erskine initially studied musical theater but shifted to the school's Experimental Theater Wing.[8] During her time at NYU, she met Anna Konkle while they were both studying abroad at a theater program in Amsterdam.[9][10]

Career

Erskine has performed with the Los Angeles-based theater groups the East West Players[11] and the Geffen Playhouse.[12] 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

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.[13][14]

Filmography

Film
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
2022 DC League of Super-Pets Mercy Graves Voice role
2025 Wildwood TBA Voice role; in production
TBA Sacramento TBA Filming[15]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Hart of Dixie Nessie 2 episodes
Project Reality
High School USA! Student Voice role; 4 episodes
2013–2014 Betas Mikki Main role
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 College Girl #4 Voice role; episode: "Buster Olive in..."
Big Mouth Cafeteria Girl Misha Voice role; episode: "Cafeteria Girls"
2020–2021 Crossing Swords Princess Blossom Recurring voice role, 5 episodes
2022 Obi-Wan Kenobi Sully Miniseries
3 episodes
2024 Mr. & Mrs. Smith Mrs. Smith Upcoming TV series; main role
TBA Blue Eye Samurai TBA Upcoming TV series; main voice role[16]

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. Tauer, Kristen (May 10, 2019). "Maya Erskine Breaks Out With a Little Help From Her Friends". WWD.com. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  5. 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. "The Classical Studio Alumni". tisch.nyu.edu. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  8. Wetmore, Brendan (March 13, 2019). "'PEN15' Stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in Conversation". PAPER. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  9. Carlin, Shannon. "How Re-Living The Horrors Of Middle School Changed The Stars Of 'PEN15' For The Better". Bustle. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  10. 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.
  11. Yap, Audrey Cleo (April 13, 2016). "Celebrating Its 50th Theatre Season, East West Players Looks to the Future". NBC News. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  12. Playhouse, Geffen. "Media Center Cast". www.geffenplayhouse.org. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  13. 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.
  14. VanHoose, Benjamin; Ushe, Naledi (May 7, 2021). "Pen15 Star Maya Erskine and Fiancé Michael Angarano Welcome First Child". People Magazine. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  15. Padilla, Cecilio (May 25, 2023). ""Sacramento" film wrapping up production: Maybe you'll catch a glimpse of stars at these spots". cbsnews.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  16. "Netflix Orders 'Blue Eye Samurai' Animated Action Series from Michael Green & Amber Noizumi; Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka & Randall Park Lead Cast". October 9, 2020.
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