Maya Kazan is an American actress and director, known for her career in film and television, as well as for being the granddaughter of the renowned director Elia Kazan. She gained significant visibility with the role of Eleanor Gallinger in the television series *The Knick*, directed by Steven Soderbergh, and portrayed Mabel Thompson in *Boardwalk Empire*. Her television credits also include appearances in acclaimed series such as *Mosaic* and *Z: The Beginning of Everything*. On the big screen, she has appeared in films such as Noah Baumbach's *Frances Ha* and *The Little Things*, alongside Denzel Washington. A graduate of the prestigious Yale School of Drama, Kazan has also pursued a career as a director, having directed several short films. While she has yet to receive major individual awards, her involvement in high-profile and critically acclaimed projects is a testament to her talent and versatility in the contemporary landscape.