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).

She is also the creator of the web-series, HTMAST[5], as well as the solo show, Three Mirrors.

Her voice narrates ATTN's Hurricane Katrina's 10 year anniversary video.

Filmography

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

References
  1. Petski, Denise (March 26, 2019). "'The Unicorn': Omar Benson Miller & Maya Lynne Robinson Cast In CBS Comedy Pilot". Deadline.com.
  2. Burke, Caroline (September 14, 2018). "Maya Lynne Robinson: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know".
  3. "For actress Maya Lynne Robinson, living comes front and center". Los Angeles Times. February 1, 2020.
  4. "Spotlight: Actress Maya Lynne Robinson Moves from NY to LA and Lands 'In The Red and Brown Water'". Intimate Excellent. January 23, 2013.
  5. "HTMAST". maya-lynne-robinson.
  6. Kiang, Jessica; Kiang, Jessica (December 14, 2018). "Film Review: 'Dead Women Walking'".
  7. "'Dead Women Walking': Film Review | Tribeca 2018". The Hollywood Reporter.
  8. "GURL". maya-lynne-robinson.
  9. Otterson, Joe; Otterson, Joe (September 14, 2018). "'The Conners' Adds Maya Lynne Robinson in Recasting".
  10. "'The Conners' Adds Another Series Regular". The Hollywood Reporter.
  11. Petski, Denise; Petski, Denise (September 14, 2018). "'The Conners': Maya Lynne Robinson Joins ABC's 'Roseanne' Spinoff As Series Regular".
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcdf7NtnsjM
  13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2kSuC3xs7Q
  14. Ausiello, Michael (September 14, 2018). "The Conners Recasts Key Roseanne Role". TVLine. Archived from the original on September 15, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  15. 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.
  16. Actress Maya Lynne Robinson Discusses Her Role On 'The Unicorn'. KCAL (video). CBS. February 29, 2020.
  17. "EXCLUSIVE | Maya Lynne Robinson talks about her exit from 'The Conners' and spills secrets about 'The Unicorn'". Meaww.
  18. "Review: Brilliant acting and direction drive a modern 'Streetcar Named Desire'". Los Angeles Times. February 28, 2018.
  19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVGJ3Sr1hQ
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