Maya Lynne Robinson
Maya Lynne Robinson is an American actress, writer and producer. She originated the role of Geena in the Roseanne television spin-off The Conners, and is currently portraying Michelle on CBS series The Unicorn[1]
Robinson was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.[2][3] In 2012, she moved from New York City to Los Angeles where she was involved in the play In the Red and Brown Water.[4]
Robinson has worked at The Kennedy Center (DC), Florida Studio Theatre (Sarasota, FL), New Federal Theatre (NYC) and The Fountain Theatre (LA).[citation needed]
She is also the creator of the web-series, HTMAST[5], as well as the solo show, Three Mirrors.[citation needed]
Her voice narrates ATTN's Hurricane Katrina's 10 year anniversary video.[citation needed]
Filmography
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Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dead Women Walking | Helen | [6][7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs[8] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gurl. | T | web series, lead role, also co-creator | [9] |
| 2017 | Mondays | Marsha | 1 episode | |
| 2018 | Mom | Amanda | 1 episode | |
| 2018–2019 | The Conners | Geena Williams-Conner | Main role, 1 season | [10][11][12][13][14][15] |
| 2019–present | The Unicorn | Michelle | Main role | [1][16][3][17] |
Stage roles
| Year | Title | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Stella | Boston Court Performing Arts Center[18] |
| 2017 | Runaway Home | Eunice | The Fountain Theatre[19] |
| 2016 | Echo Location | Emmy | B Street Theatre Mainstage |
| 2012 | In the Red and Brown Water | Nia | The Fountain Theatre[4] |
Awards and nominations
- LA Drama Critics Circle Winner (need detail in what)[year needed][citation needed]
- Ovation Awards Nominee (need detail in what) [year needed][citation needed]
- LA Weekly Nominee (need detail in what) [year needed][citation needed]
- Helen Hayes Award Nominee (need detail in what)[year needed][citation needed]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Petski, Denise (March 26, 2019). "'The Unicorn': Omar Benson Miller & Maya Lynne Robinson Cast In CBS Comedy Pilot". Deadline.com.
- ↑ Burke, Caroline (September 14, 2018). "Maya Lynne Robinson: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "For actress Maya Lynne Robinson, living comes front and center". Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Spotlight: Actress Maya Lynne Robinson Moves from NY to LA and Lands 'In The Red and Brown Water'". Intimate Excellent. January 23, 2013.
- ↑ "HTMAST". maya-lynne-robinson.
- ↑ Kiang, Jessica; Kiang, Jessica (December 14, 2018). "Film Review: 'Dead Women Walking'".
- ↑ "'Dead Women Walking': Film Review | Tribeca 2018". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ "GURL". maya-lynne-robinson.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe; Otterson, Joe (September 14, 2018). "'The Conners' Adds Maya Lynne Robinson in Recasting".
- ↑ "'The Conners' Adds Another Series Regular". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Petski, Denise; Petski, Denise (September 14, 2018). "'The Conners': Maya Lynne Robinson Joins ABC's 'Roseanne' Spinoff As Series Regular".
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcdf7NtnsjM
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2kSuC3xs7Q
- ↑ Ausiello, Michael (September 14, 2018). "The Conners Recasts Key Roseanne Role". TVLine. Archived from the original on September 15, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Ausiello, Michael (September 6, 2019). "The Conners: Here's How [Spoiler]'s Absence Will Be Explained in Season 2". TVLine. Archived from the original on September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Actress Maya Lynne Robinson Discusses Her Role On 'The Unicorn'. KCAL (video). CBS. February 29, 2020.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE | Maya Lynne Robinson talks about her exit from 'The Conners' and spills secrets about 'The Unicorn'". Meaww.
- ↑ "Review: Brilliant acting and direction drive a modern 'Streetcar Named Desire'". Los Angeles Times. February 28, 2018.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVGJ3Sr1hQ
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