Hannah Einbinder facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hannah Einbinder
Einbinder in 2025
Born	(1995-05-21) May 21, 1995 (age 30) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education	Chapman University (BFA)
Occupation	Actress comedian
Years active	2018–present
Known for	Hacks
Parent(s)	Laraine Newman (mother)
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2025)

Hannah Einbinder (born May 21, 1995) is an American actress and stand-up comedian. She is well-known for her main role as Ava Daniels in the HBO Max comedy show Hacks. For her work on the show, she received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award. She also earned three Golden Globe Award nominations.

About Hannah Einbinder

Her Early Life and Education

Hannah Einbinder was born on May 21, 1995. Her mother is Laraine Newman, a famous cast member from Saturday Night Live. Her father is writer and director Chad Einbinder. Hannah grew up in Los Angeles, California. Her family is Jewish.

When she was a teenager, Hannah was a competitive cheerleader. She went to Beverly Hills High School. Later, she studied at Chapman University. There, she earned a degree in television writing and production. At Chapman, Hannah joined the school's improv team. She first tried stand-up comedy when she opened a show for Nicole Byer.

Hannah's Career Highlights

Stand-Up Comedy Beginnings

In 2019, Hannah Einbinder performed at the Just for Laughs festival. She was featured in their "New Faces" showcase. National Public Radio named her one of the top 10 comedians to watch. Vulture magazine also recognized her. They called her one of the best new comedians. They praised her unique and funny style.

In March 2020, Hannah made her first national TV appearance. She performed stand-up comedy on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. At that time, she was the youngest person to do a stand-up set on the show. This was the show's last live stand-up performance for a long time. The COVID-19 pandemic began shortly after her episode aired.

Starring in Hacks

In 2021, Hannah Einbinder began co-starring in Hacks on HBO Max. She plays the character Ava, a comedy writer. She works alongside talented actors like Jean Smart and Carl Clemons-Hopkins. The show quickly became very popular. It received 15 Emmy nominations. These included acting nominations for Hannah, Jean Smart, and Carl Clemons-Hopkins.

Hacks was renewed for a second season in June 2021. That season premiered in May 2022. Season 3 came out in 2024, and Season 4 premiered in April 2025. In September 2025, Hannah won her first Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks.

Other Projects and Recognition

Variety magazine included Hannah on their "10 Comics to Watch for 2021" list. She continues to perform stand-up comedy. She toured across the country in the summer of 2022.

In June 2024, Max released her first stand-up special. It was called Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go.

In May 2025, it was announced that Hannah would star in a new film project. She will act alongside Gillian Anderson. The film is scheduled to begin filming in British Columbia in mid-2025. Hannah will play a main role in this production.

Who Inspired Hannah?

Hannah Einbinder has mentioned several comedians who inspire her. These include Dana Gould, Janeane Garofalo, Bo Burnham, Maria Bamford, Sklar Brothers, Marc Maron, and Steve Martin.

Her Life Today

Hannah Einbinder lives in Los Angeles, California. She has ADHD. She is a big fan of the Philadelphia Eagles football team.

Hannah Einbinder's Work

Films

Television Shows

Comedy Specials

Awards and Nominations

See also

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