Maya Lynne Robinson
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Born | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Website | www |
Maya Lynne Robinson is an American actress, writer and producer. She played the role of Geena, D.J. Conner's wife, in the Roseanne television spin-off The Conners, and is currently portraying Michelle on the 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]
In 2018, Robinson was selected to play a series regular role of Geena in the Roseanne TV series spinoff, The Conners. Geena is D.J. Conner's wife, and the mother of their child Mary. Geena is a 2nd lieutenant in the Army and was returning from a tour in Afghanistan.[5] She portrayed Geena for one season.[6] In 2019, she joined the starring cast of the sitcom The Unicorn, where she portrays Michelle.[1][7]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs[8] |
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2018 | Dead Women Walking | Helen | [9][10] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs[8] |
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2017 | Mondays | Marsha | 1 episode | |
2018 | Mom | Amanda | 1 episode | |
2018–2019 | The Conners | Geena Williams-Conner | Main role, 1 season | [11][12][13][14][15][16] |
2019–present | The Unicorn | Michelle | Main role | [1][7][3][17] |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs[8] |
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2015 | HTMAST | Nysa | also Creator | [18] |
2017 | Gurl. | T | also Co-Creator | [19] |
Stage roles
Year | Title | Role | Company / Venue | Refs[8] |
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2007 | Insurrection: Holding History | Izzy Mae | Theater Alliance of Washington, DC | [20][21][22] |
2012 | In the Red and Brown Water | Nia | The Fountain Theatre | [4] |
2016 | Echo Location | Emmy | B Street Theatre | [23] |
2017 | Disgraced | Jory | Coachella Valley Repetory | [24][25] |
2017 | Runaway Home | Eunice | The Fountain Theatre | [26][27] |
2018 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Stella | Boston Court Pasadena Theatre Company | [28] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
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2008 | Helen Hayes Award | The Canadian Embassy Award for Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Production (with the Theater Alliance cast of Insurrection: Holding History) |
Insurrection: Holding History | Nominated | [29] |
2013 | LA Drama Critics Circle Award | Best Ensemble (with the The Fountain Theatre cast of In the Red and Brown Water) |
In the Red and Brown Water / | Nominated | [30] |
2013 | Ovation Award | Best Ensemble in a Play (with the The Fountain Theatre cast of In the Red and Brown Water) |
In the Red and Brown Water | Nominated | [30] |
References
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (March 26, 2019). "'The Unicorn': Omar Benson Miller & Maya Lynne Robinson Cast In CBS Comedy Pilot". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Burke, Caroline (September 14, 2018). "Maya Lynne Robinson: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know".
- ^ a b "For actress Maya Lynne Robinson, living comes front and center". Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2020.
- ^ a b "Spotlight: Actress Maya Lynne Robinson Moves from NY to LA and Lands 'In The Red and Brown Water'". Intimate Excellent. January 23, 2013.
- ^ "'The Conners' Adds Another Series Regular". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael; Ausiello, Michael (September 6, 2019). "The Conners: Here's How [Spoiler]'s Absence Will Be Explained in Season 2".
- ^ a b Actress Maya Lynne Robinson Discusses Her Role On 'The Unicorn'. KCAL (video). CBS. February 29, 2020.
- ^ a b c d https://www.lacasting.com/mayalynne
- ^ Kiang, Jessica; Kiang, Jessica (December 14, 2018). "Film Review: 'Dead Women Walking'".
- ^ "'Dead Women Walking': Film Review | Tribeca 2018". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (September 14, 2018). "'The Conners' Adds Another Series Regular". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 14, 2018). "'The Conners': Maya Lynne Robinson Joins ABC's 'Roseanne' Spinoff As Series Regular".
- ^ "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE | Maya Lynne Robinson talks about her exit from 'The Conners' and spills secrets about 'The Unicorn'". Meaww.
- ^ "HTMAST, the web series". Indiegogo.
- ^ Otterson, Joe; Otterson, Joe (September 14, 2018). "'The Conners' Adds Maya Lynne Robinson in Recasting".
- ^ "Insurrection: Holding History". DC Theatre Scene. March 7, 2007.
- ^ http://www.washingtontimes.com, The Washington Times. "Alliance's saucy 'Insurrection'". The Washington Times.
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- ^ "Racing through our silly, solemn 'History'". Washington Examiner. March 21, 2007.
- ^ "Some edgy laughs in B Street Theatre's 'Echo Location'". January 20, 2016.
- ^ Gilgallon, Bonnie. "Culture, Religion and Identity: CV Rep's Splendid Production of 'Disgraced' Couldn't Be More Timely". cvindependent.com.
- ^ Liebross, Audrey. "BWW Review: CVRep's DISGRACED is Expertly Presented and Topical". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "In 'Runaway Home' at the Fountain Theatre, hurricane-battered lives hang in the balance". Los Angeles Times. October 6, 2017.
- ^ "Fountain Theatre will donate portion of ticket sales from Katrina-set 'Runaway Home' to Hurricane Harvey relief". Park Labrea News/ Beverly Press. September 21, 2017.
- ^ "Review: Brilliant acting and direction drive a modern 'Streetcar Named Desire'". Los Angeles Times. February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Helen Hayes Awards Nominees and Recipients | Washington Theatre Guide | TheatreWashington | Helen Hayes Awards". theatrewashington.org.
- ^ a b "Fountain Theatre Earns 8 Ovation Award Nominations, including Best Season and Best Production of a Play". Intimate Excellent. September 17, 2013.