Maya McNair
Biography
Maya McNair is a Canadian actor and triple-threat performer born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 1, 2009. She made her television debut at six weeks old as Baby Jonah on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation series Being Erica. A dancer since the age of three, McNair performed as Matilda Wormwood in the musical theatre production of Matilda. She played the lead role in the independent short film Ella, which earned her Best Actor nominations at the Blood In The Snow and Horrorhound film festivals. Her television and streaming credits include Young Clarice Starling in the Columbia Broadcasting System series Clarice, Lacey in Take Note on Peacock and Family Channel, and Cricket in Circuit Breakers on Apple TV+.
Career overview
Maya McNair is a Canadian actor and triple-threat performer born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She made her television debut at six weeks old, appearing as Baby Jonah on the CBC series Being Erica. Alongside her early television work, she has been dancing since the age of three and performed as Matilda Wormwood in the musical theatre production of Matilda.
McNair played the lead role in the independent short film Ella, which earned her Best Actor nominations at the Blood In The Snow and Horrorhound film festivals. On television, she is recognized for her roles as Young Clarice Starling on the CBS series Clarice and as Lacey on the Peacock TV and Family Channel series Take Note. Additionally, she played the role of Cricket in the Apple TV plus series Circuit Breakers.
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Full Filmography
9 titles- IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) as Patty Stanton
- World's Best (2023) as Amanda
- How to Fail as a Popstar (2023) as Jessica Bliss
- Son of a Critch (2022) as Cara
- Circuit Breakers (2022) as Cricket
- Take Note (2022) as Lacy
- Clarice (2021) as Young Clarice
- Clarice: Behind the Scenes with Stars and Producers (2021) as Self
- Ella (2021) as Ella
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maya McNair best known for?
Maya McNair is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including IT: Welcome to Derry (2025), Clarice (2021).
When and where was Maya McNair born?
Maya McNair was born on January 1, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Maya McNair have?
Maya McNair has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2021 to 2025.
What is Maya McNair's background in cinema and television?
Maya McNair is a Canadian actor and triple-threat performer born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 1, 2009. She made her television debut at six weeks old as Baby Jonah on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation series Being Erica. A dancer since the age of three, McNair performed as Matilda Wormwood in the musical...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- IT: Welcome to Derry (2025) as Patty Stanton — aged about 16
- Clarice (2021) as Young Clarice — aged about 12
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