Maya Erskine
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1987-05-07
    • Born Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Also Known As:

    瑪雅·埃斯金, 瑪雅·厄斯金

Maya Erskine

Maya Erskine is a celebrated American actress and writer, born on May 7, 1987, in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her unique comedic style and ability to portray complex, often awkward, characters. Her mother is Japanese, and her father is a renowned jazz drummer, Peter Erskine. Maya's upbringing in a creative household contributed to her early interest in the performing arts. She attended Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences and then the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts before earning a BFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she initially studied musical theater before transitioning to the Experimental Theater Wing. It was during her time at NYU, specifically while studying abroad in Amsterdam, that she met her longtime friend and creative partner, Anna Konkle.Erskine rose to prominence as the co-creator, co-writer, and co-executive producer of the critically acclaimed Hulu comedy series PEN15 (2019-2021). In this show, she and Konkle played fictionalized 13-year-old versions of themselves navigating the awkwardness of middle school, earning her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.Beyond PEN15, Erskine has a diverse filmography. She has appeared in television shows such as Man Seeking Woman, Betas, Casual, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, BoJack Horseman (voice), Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Bob's Burgers (voice). Her film credits include 6 Balloons, Wine Country, Plus One, Scoob! (voice), DC League of Super-Pets (voice), and the animated series Blue Eye Samurai (voice).Most recently, Erskine gained significant attention for starring as Jane Smith alongside Donald Glover in the Prime Video series Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024), a reimagining of the 2005 film. This role showcased her ability to blend comedic timing with action and drama, earning her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.She is married to actor Michael Angarano, with whom she has two children. Together, they have also collaborated on creative projects, including the upcoming 2024 road comedy film Sacramento, in which she stars and which Angarano directed. Erskine continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, taking on diverse roles and actively engaging in both acting and writing.

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