Maya Erskine
American actress (born 1987)
Maya Erskine
Born Maya Nigatawa Erskine
(1987-05-07 ) May 7, 1987 (age 37) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education New York University (BFA )Occupation(s) Actress, writer Years active 2010–present Spouse Michael Angarano (c. 2023 )Children 1 Parent
Maya Erskine (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress, singer 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 .
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 then attended New York University 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] 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.[13]
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.[14] [15] In 2024, Erskine revealed that she and Angarano had married.[16] In April 2024, Erskine announced her second pregnancy.[17]
Filmography
References
^ " '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 .
^ Davis, Allison P. (February 14, 2019). "How PEN15 Made Two 30-Year-Olds Look 13" . The Cut . Retrieved March 9, 2019 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ "SM Drama Student Wins Major Award" . Santa Monica Mirror . July 20, 2005. Retrieved August 5, 2017 .
^ "The Classical Studio Alumni" . New York University Tisch School of the Arts . Retrieved August 5, 2017 .
^ Wetmore, Brendan (March 13, 2019). " 'PEN15' Stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle in Conversation" . Paper . Retrieved May 28, 2019 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ Yap, Audrey Cleo (April 13, 2016). "Celebrating Its 50th Theatre Season, East West Players Looks to the Future" . NBC News . Retrieved August 5, 2017 .
^ "Media Center Cast" . Geffen Playhouse . Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017 .
^ 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 }}
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^ 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 .
^ VanHoose, Benjamin; Ushe, Naledi (May 7, 2021). "Pen15 Star Maya Erskine and Fiancé Michael Angarano Welcome First Child" . People . Retrieved May 7, 2021 .
^ Gibson, Keslie (February 5, 2024). "Maya Erskine and Michael Angarano's Relationship: All About the Actors' Marriage" . People . Retrieved February 5, 2024 .
^ "Maya Erskine and Husband Michael Angarano Expecting Second Baby Together: 'Baby Sister Coming This Summer' " . Peoplemag . Retrieved May 5, 2024 .
^ 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 .
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