Award-Winning Actress and Comedian
Hannah Einbinder: Biography at a Glance
- As the breakout star of the award-winning series Hacks, Hannah shares insights on character development, collaboration, and navigating the entertainment industry as a multi-hyphenate creative.
- Her HBO comedy special Everything Must Go offers a lens into personal storytelling, using humor and vulnerability to connect with audiences.
- Honored by the Human Rights Campaign with the Visibility Award, Hannah explores the role of media in shaping LGBTQ+ representation and the responsibility that comes with visibility.
- From making history on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to headlining her own projects, she reflects on creative risk-taking, finding your voice, and building a career on authenticity.
Biography
Hannah stars as “Ava Daniels” in the award-winning series Hacks. Hannah received the Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and has been nominated for three Emmys and two Golden Globe Awards for her performance in the show. Her debut comedy special, Everything Must Go, also premiered on MAX with The New York Times highlighting it as one of the top specials of the summer.
Hannah was honored with the Human Rights Campaign’s Visibility Award for expanding LGBTQ+ representation on and off-screen.
Previously, she made her national television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and, at the time, was the youngest person to do a stand-up set on the show.
Topics
Comedy, Queerness, and Changing the Narrative
As an award-winning actor and advocate, Hannah brings a distinct voice to the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ storytelling in media. In this conversation, she reflects on her path—from becoming the youngest comic to perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to being honored with the Human Rights Campaign’s Visibility Award. She explores how comedy can reflect identity without defining it, and how authentic representation opens space for more complex, human stories to be told.
