Maya Lynne Robinson is an American actress, writer and producer. She is best known for her portrayal of Geena,

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'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 ''

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''. In 2018, Robinson was cast in the series regular role of Geena on the '' Roseanne'' spinoff series '' The Conners''. Geena is

'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 has a recurring role on the NBC comedy series ''

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''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre roles

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Official website
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