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Maya Lynne Robinson
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Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Maya Lynne Robinson is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is famous for playing Geena in the TV show The Conners. Geena was the wife of D.J. Conner in the show. Maya Lynne Robinson also played Michelle in the CBS series The Unicorn.
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About Maya Lynne Robinson
Maya Lynne Robinson was born and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2012, she moved from New York City to Los Angeles. There, she acted in a play called In the Red and Brown Water.
Her Roles in TV Shows
In 2018, Maya Lynne Robinson got a main role in The Conners. This show is a spin-off from the popular series Roseanne. She played Geena Williams-Conner. Geena was D.J. Conner's wife and the mother of their child, Mary. In the show, Geena was also a 2nd lieutenant in the Army who had recently returned from Afghanistan. Maya Lynne Robinson played Geena for one season.
In 2019, she joined the main cast of the TV comedy The Unicorn. In this show, she played the character Michelle.
From 2021 to 2023, Robinson also had a recurring role in the NBC comedy series Grand Crew. This show was cancelled in 2023.
Maya Lynne Robinson's Work
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2018 | Dead Women Walking | Helen |
| 2022 | King Tweety | Officer Siedes |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | HTMAST | Nysa | Web series; also creator |
| 2017 | Mondays | Marsha | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Mom | Amanda | 1 episode |
| 2018–2019, 2021 | The Conners | Geena Williams-Conner | Main role (season 1); guest (season 3) |
| 2017 | Gurl. | T | Web series; also co-creator |
| 2019–2021 | The Unicorn | Michelle | Main role |
| 2021–2023 | Grand Crew | Kristen | Recurring role |
Theatre Plays
| Year | Title | Role | Company / Venue |
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| 2007 | Insurrection: Holding History | Izzy Mae | Theater Alliance of Washington, DC |
| 2012 | In the Red and Brown Water | Nia | The Fountain Theatre |
| 2016 | Echo Location | Emmy | B Street Theatre |
| 2017 | Disgraced | Jory | Coachella Valley Repertory |
| 2017 | Runaway Home | Eunice | The Fountain Theatre |
| 2018 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Stella | Boston Court Pasadena Theatre Company |
Awards and Nominations
Maya Lynne Robinson has been recognized for her acting. Here are some of the awards she has been nominated for:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2008 | Helen Hayes Award | Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Production | Insurrection: Holding History | Nominated |
| 2013 | Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award | Best Ensemble | In the Red and Brown Water | Nominated |
| Ovation Award | Best Ensemble in a Play | In the Red and Brown Water | Nominated |
