Maya Erskine Bio: Husband, Kids, Age, Net Worth, Height, PEN15, Movies, Parents, Awards

Maya Erskine is a prominent American actress, writer, and producer known for her authentic, emotionally resonant performances in comedy and drama.

She gained widespread acclaim for co-creating, co-writing, starring in, and executive producing the Hulu series PEN15, earning multiple Emmy nominations for her portrayal of a fictionalized version of her adolescent self.

She has also starred in films like Plus One and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, showcasing her range in romantic comedy, action, and character-driven roles.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Maya Erskine
• Stage Name: Maya Erskine
• Born: May 7, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Mixed (Japanese and Caucasian)
• Occupation: Actress, Writer, Producer
• Height: 163 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Peter Erskine and Mutsuko Erskine
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Michael Ang
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Maya Erskine was born on May 7, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She was brought up by her parents, Peter Erskine, a renowned jazz drummer and composer, and Mutsuko Erskine, a Japanese-born teacher and translator, in a creative and multicultural household.

She grew up in Los Angeles with exposure to both American and Japanese culture. She attended high school at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences in Santa Monica, where she developed an early interest in acting and improvisation. She graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in drama. Her ethnicity is mixed (Japanese mother, Caucasian father), and her religion is unknown.

Career

Maya Erskine began her career in theater and independent film, appearing in small roles in projects like Teaching Doug (2009) and Plus One (2019). She co-created, co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in PEN15 (2019–2021) alongside Anna Konkle, playing exaggerated versions of their 13-year-old selves; the series received critical acclaim for its bold, awkward humor and earned her Emmy nominations.

She portrayed Anna in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024) on Amazon Prime alongside Donald Glover, and appeared in films like Plus One (2019), In the Time It Takes to Get There (2019), and Casual (recurring). She has also done voice work and theater, including productions at the Public Theater. Her work emphasizes personal, culturally specific storytelling, blending comedy with vulnerability. Her accolades include multiple Emmy nominations (PEN15), a Peabody Award, and praise for her writing and performance.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mayaerskine

Personal Life

Maya Erskine is 38 years old and her height is 163 cm. She is married to actor and filmmaker Michael Ang since 2018. They have two children. No past relationships are publicly detailed beyond her marriage. She maintains a private personal life, focusing on family, creative collaboration with her husband, and balancing motherhood with her acting and writing career.

Net Worth

Maya Erskine‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in television series such as PEN15 and Mr. & Mrs. Smith; feature films including Plus One and other independent projects; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and critically acclaimed shows; co-creating, writing, and producing PEN15; voice acting; theater performances; and occasional endorsements or festival appearances.