Hannah Einbinder
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Hannah Einbinder (born May 21, 1995) is an American actress and stand-up comedian. She is best known for her starring role as struggling comedy writer Ava Daniels in the HBO Max dramedy series Hacks, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award, as well as four Golden Globe Award nominations.
Infobox
Born
(1995-05-21) May 21, 1995 (age 30)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education
Chapman University (BFA)
Occupations
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Years active
2018–present
Known for
Hacks
Mother
Laraine Newman
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2025)
Website
hannaheinbinder.com
Tables
· Filmography › Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2021 | North Hollywood | Waitress | Cameo |
| TBA | Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | Post-production |
· Filmography › Television
2022
Role(s)
Herself (guest judge)
Notes
Episode: "Drag Race Gives Back Variety Extravaganza"
2023
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2021–present | Hacks | Ava Daniels | Main role |
| 2022 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Herself (guest judge) | Episode: "Drag Race Gives Back Variety Extravaganza" |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II | Amelia Earhart | Episode: "VI" |
| Strange Planet | Manager / various | Voice role; 10 episodes | |
| Julia | Gretchen Fletcher | Episode: "Shrimp and Grits" |
· Filmography › Comedy specials
2024
Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go
Role(s)
Max
Notes
Debut
| Year | Title | Studio | Notes |
| 2024 | Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go | Max | Debut |
· Awards and nominations
2021
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
2022
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
2023
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
2024
Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy
Role(s)
Hacks
Notes
Won
2025
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
Best Comedy or Standup Special
Role(s)
Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go
Notes
Nominated
Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy
Role(s)
Hacks
Notes
Won
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2021 | Astra TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy | Hacks | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated | ||
| Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| MTV Movie & TV Awards | Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | |||
| Astra TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy | Won | |||
| Dorian TV Awards | Best Supporting TV Performance | Nominated | |||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Television Series | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Dorian TV Awards | Wilde Wit Award | — | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy | Hacks | Won | |||
| Astra TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy | Won | |||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Won | |||
| 2025 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Television Series | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Won | |||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| Astra TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| Best Comedy or Standup Special | Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go | Nominated | |||
| Dorian TV Awards | Wilde Wit Award | — | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy | Hacks | Won | |||
| Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Comedy | Nominated | |||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Won |
References
- LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeleshttps://lamag.com/tv/hannah-einbinder-hacks-max-pride
- LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeleshttps://lamag.com/tv/hannah-einbinder-hacks-max-pride
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/12/arts/television/hannah-einbinder-hacks.html
- Zeteohttps://zeteo.com/p/beyond-israelism-simone-zimmerman-hannah-einbinder
- Bustlehttps://www.bustle.com/entertainment/hannah-einbinder-hbo-max-hacks-emmys
- Hey Almahttps://www.heyalma.com/18-things-to-know-about-hannah-einbinder/
- Improvhttps://improv.com/comic/hannah+einbinder/
- NPR.orghttps://www.npr.org/2019/07/30/746330491/new-faces-shine-at-the-worlds-biggest-comedy-festival
- Vulturehttps://www.vulture.com/2019/10/best-new-up-and-coming-comedians-to-watch-in-2019.html
- unitedtalent.comhttps://www.unitedtalent.com/talent/comedy-touring/hannah-einbinder
- Hannah Einbinder: This Is What Happens When Your Parents Wish For A Boyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i6dUdMoX3w
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2021/tv/news/jean-smart-comedy-series-hbo-max-cast-1234903468/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2021/tv/columns/hannah-einbinder-ava-hacks-1234997394/
- Hackshttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/07/hacks-emmy-nominations-hannah-einbinder
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/lists/varietys-10-comics-to-watch-for-2021/
- "Into the Real With Hannah Einbinder"https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a39994178/hannah-einbinder-hacks/
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-06-07/hannah-einbinder-everything-must-go-hacks
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2025/05/jane-schoenbrun-teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-cast-1236390856/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/global/hannah-einbinder-gillian-anderson-slasher-jane-schoenbrun-1236391951/
- IndieWirehttps://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/hannah-einbinder-wins-emmy-supporting-actress-comedy-hacks-1235150197/
- "Hacks Star Hannah Einbinder Says 'Free Palestine' After Winning Her First Emmy"https://time.com/7317158/hannah-einbinder-hacks-emmy-award/
- TV Clubhttps://www.avclub.com/hacks-jean-smart-hannah-einbinder-and-kaitlin-olson-t-1846838380
- Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/rosaescandon/2019/12/17/24-year-old-hannah-einbinder-is-no-longer-inhibited/
- Hollywood Improvhttps://improv.com/hollywood/comic/hannah+einbinder/
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/12/arts/television/hannah-einbinder-hacks.html
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hannah-einbinder-hacks-adderall-imposter-syndrome-1235898014/
- TODAY.comhttps://www.today.com/popculture/tv/hannah-einbinder-everything-must-go-standup-special-hacks-interview-rcna156990
- BUCKSCO.Todayhttps://bucksco.today/2024/05/hannah-einbinder-eagles-colbert/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/scene/news/hannah-einbinder-janelle-monae-human-rights-campaign-dinner-1236345943/
- Themhttps://www.them.us/story/hannah-einbinder-hrc-speech-condemning-big-oil-advocating-for-palestinians
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/global/letter-about-killing-of-fatma-hassona-1236391687/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ayo-edebiri-mark-ruffalo-boycott-israeli-film-institutions-1236364989/
- Film Workers for Palestinehttps://filmworkersforpalestine.org/
- Haaretzhttps://www.haaretz.com/us-news/2025-10-28/ty-article/.premium/genocide-is-not-an-opinion-a-listers-boycott-the-times-over-anti-palestinian-bias/0000019a-2aa5-ddf1-a1db-fefd1e130000
- Why Hannah Einbinder Said ‘FREE PALESTINE’ — And What Came Nexthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-eLWZLs8Q8
- IndieWirehttps://www.indiewire.com/awards/results/hannah-einbinder-wins-emmy-supporting-actress-comedy-hacks-1235150197/
- TheWraphttps://www.thewrap.com/hannah-einbinder-emmys-acceptance-speech-palestine-ice/
- Jewish Journalhttps://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/television/383769/hannah-einbinders-emmys-speech-draws-jewish-criticism/
- Haaretzhttps://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/haaretz-today/2025-09-16/ty-article/.highlight/hannah-einbinder-is-the-voice-of-a-generation-thats-decoupling-from-israel/00000199-4ea2-d276-a7fd-4ea6229f0000
- Harper's Bazaar Australiahttps://harpersbazaar.com.au/hannah-einbinder-emmys-win-speech-2025/
- People.comhttps://people.com/hannah-einbinder-wins-outstanding-supporting-actress-comedy-series-emmys-2025-11806538
- "Ted Lasso leads 1st Annual HCA TV Awards with 4 wins"https://hollywoodcriticsassociation.com/apple-tvs-ted-lasso-leads-hca-tv-awards-with-4-wins/
- "'The Crown,' 'I May Destroy You,' 'Hacks,' 'Mare of Easttown' Score Major 2021 Emmy Nominations"https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/2021-emmy-nominations-the-crown-i-may-destroy-you-hacks-mare-of-easttown-1196665/
- Online Film & Television Associationhttps://www.oftaawards.com/television-awards/25th-annual-tv-awards-2020-21/
- TVLinehttps://tvline.com/2021/12/13/golden-globe-nominations-2022-globes-awards-nominees/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2021/12/critics-choice-awards-tv-nominations-2021-succession-hbo-netflix-1234885460/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sag-awards-2022-nominations-list-nominees-1235073685/
- TVLinehttps://tvline.com/lists/mtv-awards-nominees-2022-full-list-nominations/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hca-tv-awards-severance-ted-lasso-dopesick-winners-night-2-1235198782/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2022/08/dorian-tv-awards-lgbtq-critics-galeca-1235094682/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2022-emmys-nominations-nominees-list-1235177772/
- Online Film & Television Associationhttps://www.oftaawards.com/television-awards/26th-annual-tv-awards-2021-22/
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- Television Academyhttps://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/Downloads/76thnominations-list-v1.pdf?q=2024&q1=
- Online Film & Television Associationhttps://www.oftaawards.com/television-awards/28th-annual-tv-awards-2023-24/
- CBS Newshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/2025-golden-globes-nominees-full-list/
- International Press Academyhttps://www.pressacademy.com/2024-winners/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2025-critics-choice-awards-winners-list-1236128672/
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- NextBestPicturehttp://nextbestpicture.com/the-2025-hollywood-creative-alliance-hca-astra-tv-award-winners/
- TheWraphttps://www.thewrap.com/2025-dorian-award-winners-hacks-the-pitt/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/tca-awards-2025-nominations-severance-adolescence-hacks-1236450454/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-nominations-2025-nominees-list-1236314909/