Maya McNair
Biography
Maya McNair is a Canadian actor and triple-threat performer. She made her television debut at 6 weeks old, appearing as Baby Jonah on the CBC series, Being Erica. Maya has been dancing since age three and recently performed as Matilda Wormwood in the musical theatre production, Matilda. Maya also played the lead role in the independent short film, Ella, earning her Best Actor Nominations at the Blood In The Snow and Horrorhound film festivals. She is known for her roles as Young Clarice Starling in Clarice (CBS), and Lacey in Take Note (PeacockTV, Family Channel). She is excited to play the role of Cricket in Circuit Breakers (Apple TV+) and has current projects in post-production with Disney+ and CBC.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Maya McNair
IT: Welcome to Derry
Clarice
Son of a Critch
Circuit Breakers
World's Best
Take Note
Ella
How to Fail as a Popstar
Clarice: Behind the Scenes with Stars and Producers
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (9 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | IT: Welcome to Derry | Patty Stanton | TV Series | 2025 |
 | How to Fail as a Popstar | Jessica Bliss | TV Series | 2023 |
 | World's Best | Amanda | Movie | 2023 |
 | Circuit Breakers | Cricket | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Take Note | Lacy | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Son of a Critch | Cara | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Ella | Ella | Movie | 2021 |
 | Clarice | Young Clarice | TV Series | 2021 |
 | Clarice: Behind the Scenes with Stars and Producers | Self | Movie | 2021 |