Maya Lynne Robinson is an American actress, writer and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Geena, D.J. Conner's wife, in the Roseanne television spin-off The Conners and the role of Michelle on the CBS series The Unicorn.
Life and career Robinson was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2012, she moved from New York City to Los Angeles, where she co-starred in the play In the Red and Brown Water.
In 2018, Robinson was cast in the series regular role of Geena on the Roseanne spinoff series The Conners. Geena is D.J. Conner's wife, the mother of their child Mary and a 2nd lieutenant in the Army recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan. She portrayed Geena for one season.
In 2019, she joined the starring cast of the sitcom The Unicorn, where she portrayed Michelle.
As of 2021, Robinson had a recurring role on the NBC comedy series Grand Crew, which was cancelled in 2023.
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes Refs 2018 Dead Women WalkingHelen 2022 King Tweety Officer Siedes
Television YearTitleRoleNotesRefs2015HTMASTNysaWeb 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)Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: 2017Gurl.TWeb series; also co-creator 2019–2021 The Unicorn Michelle Main role2021–2023Grand CrewKristenRecurring role
Theatre roles Year Title Role Company / Venue Refs 2007 Insurrection: Holding History Izzy Mae Theater Alliance of Washington, DC 2012In the Red and Brown WaterNia The Fountain Theatre 2016 Echo Location Emmy B Street Theatre 2017 Disgraced Jory Coachella Valley Repertory 2017 Runaway Home Eunice The Fountain Theatre 2018A Streetcar Named DesireStella Boston Court Pasadena Theatre Company
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Refs 2008 Helen Hayes Award The Canadian Embassy Award for Outstanding Ensemble, Resident Production Insurrection: Holding History 2013 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award Best Ensemble In the Red and Brown Water Ovation Award Best Ensemble in a Play In the Red and Brown Water
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External links Official website