Hannah Einbinder
Hannah Einbinder | |
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Medium | Stand-up, television, film |
Education | Chapman University (BFA) |
Years active | 2018–present |
Parent(s) | Laraine Newman (mother) Chad Einbinder (father) |
Hannah Einbinder is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for starring in the Max series Hacks, for which she received nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
Early life and education
[edit]Einbinder is the daughter of original Saturday Night Live cast member Laraine Newman and Chad Einbinder. Her family is Jewish and she grew up in Los Angeles.[1]
As a teenager, Einbinder was a competitive cheerleader.[2] Einbinder graduated from Beverly Hills High School[3] and went on to study broadcast journalism at Chapman University before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in television writing and production.[4][2] At Chapman, Einbinder joined the school’s improv team and had her first experience with stand-up comedy when she opened for Nicole Byer for a campus show.[2][3]
Career
[edit]In 2019, Einbinder appeared in the Just for Laughs festival's New Faces showcase and was named by National Public Radio as one of the 10 standout comedians to watch.[5] She was also named one of Vulture's best new up-and-coming comedians to watch in 2019; she was recognized for "her refreshingly absurdist charm."[6] The same year, she was among the "New Faces of Comedy" at Just For Laughs.[7]
She made her national television debut in March 2020 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert[8] and at the time was the youngest person to do a stand-up set on the show. It was the show's last on-stage stand-up performance for fifteen months as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning.
In 2021, Einbinder co-starred as Ava in Hacks on HBO Max, together with Jean Smart and Carl Clemons-Hopkins.[9][10] The show received a total of 15 Emmy nominations, including acting nominations for Einbinder, Smart, and Clemons-Hopkins.[11] It was renewed for a second season in June 2021, premiering on May 12, 2022.[12][13] Season 3 premiered in 2024. Season 4 is expected to premiere in May 2025. [14]
Einbinder was on Variety's List of "10 Comics to Watch for 2021".[15]
Einbinder continues to perform stand-up comedy and toured nationally during the summer of 2022.[16]
Influences
[edit]Einbinder has cited Dana Gould, Janeane Garofalo, Bo Burnham, Maria Bamford, Sklar Brothers, Marc Maron, and Steve Martin as being among her inspirations and influences.[17][18]
Personal life
[edit]Einbinder is bisexual.[19][20]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | North Hollywood | Waitress |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021–present | Hacks | Ava Daniels | Main role |
2022 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | Herself (guest judge) | Season 7 Episode 11 |
2023 | History of the World, Part II | Amelia Earhart | 1 episode |
Strange Planet | Manager | Voice role | |
Julia | Gretchen Fletcher | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Zinoman, Jason (May 12, 2021). "Hannah Einbinder: Portrait of a Young Comic on the Cusp". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Hannah Einbinder Lets Down Her Armor". Bustle. September 6, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Frick, Evelyn (July 23, 2021). "18 Things to Know About Hannah Einbinder". Hey Alma. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Hannah Einbinder at Improv". Improv. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Limbong, Andrew (July 30, 2019). "New Faces Emerge At The World's Biggest Comedy Festival". NPR.org. National Public Radio. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Clark, Jake Kroeger, Anne Victoria (October 29, 2019). "The Comedians You Should and Will Know of 2019". Vulture. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Hannah Einbinder". unitedtalent.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ Hannah Einbinder: This Is What Happens When Your Parents Wish For A Boy, retrieved May 16, 2021 – via YouTube
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 8, 2021). "Jean Smart Comedy Series at HBO Max Adds 10 to Cast, Including Hannah Einbinder and Carl Clemons-Hopkins". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ D’addario, Daniel (June 15, 2021). "Why 'Hacks' Wouldn't Work Without Ava as Deborah Vance's Prickly Foil". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Canfield, David (July 14, 2021). "How Hacks Became an Even Bigger Emmy Power Player Than Expected". Vanity Fair. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (June 8, 2021). "'Hacks' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO Max". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Burack, Emily (April 16, 2022). "Everything we know about 'Hacks' season two". Town & Country. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (August 23, 2024). "'Hacks' Co-Creators Tease Upcoming Talk Show Storyline Details and Reveal They're Back to Doing 10 Episodes in Season 4". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Shanfeld, Antonio Ferme,Todd Gilchrist,Stuart Miller,Paul Plunkett,Ethan; Ferme, Antonio; Gilchrist, Todd; Miller, Stuart; Plunkett, Paul; Shanfeld, Ethan (July 27, 2021). "Variety's 10 Comics to Watch for 2021". Variety. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Dodes, Rachel (May 16, 2022). "Into the Real With Hannah Einbinder". Esquire.
- ^ "Jean Smart and her Hacks co-stars talk Las Vegas, comedy inspirations". TV Club. May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Escandon, Rosa. "24-Year-Old Hannah Einbinder Is No Longer Inhibited". Forbes. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ Zinoman, Jason (May 12, 2021). "Hannah Einbinder: Portrait of a Young Comic on the Cusp". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- ^ "Hannah Einbinder on Bringing Her Authentic Bi Self to 'Hacks,' Comedy". www.advocate.com. June 15, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "Ted Lasso leads 1st Annual HCA TV Awards with 4 wins" (Press release). Hollywood Critics Association. August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (July 13, 2021). "'The Crown,' 'I May Destroy You,' 'Hacks,' 'Mare of Easttown' Score Major 2021 Emmy Nominations". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Webb Mitovich, Matt (December 13, 2021). "Golden Globe Nominations: Full TV List". TVLine. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (December 6, 2021). "Critics Choice TV Nominations: 'Succession' Leads Field As HBO Edges Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Coates, Hilary Lewis,Tyler; Lewis, Hilary; Coates, Tyler (January 12, 2022). "SAG Awards: 'House of Gucci,' 'The Power of The Dog' Lead Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Swift, Andy (May 11, 2022). "MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022: Euphoria and Spider-Man Lead Nominations — See Full List". TVLine. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (August 14, 2022). "HCA TV Awards: 'Severance,' 'Ted Lasso,' 'Dopesick' Win Top Streaming Awards on Night 2". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Tapp, Tom (August 17, 2022). "Dorian TV Awards: LGBTQ Critics Pick 'Yellowjackets' & 'Abbott Elementary' As Year's Best Drama & Comedy". Deadline. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary; Nordyke, Kimberly (July 12, 2022). "2022 Emmy Awards Nominations Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Winners & Nominees 2023". www.goldenglobes.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (February 26, 2023). "SAG Awards: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Wins Top Film Prize; Michelle Yeoh & Brendan Fraser Take Lead Acting Honors; 'White Lotus' a Double Winner – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Erik (August 12, 2024). "'Hacks,' 'Interview with the Vampire,' 'Fellow Travelers' Top 2024 LGBTQ Entertainment Critics Dorian TV Awards". AwardsWatch. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ Anderson, Erik (July 9, 2024). "HCA Astra TV Awards Nominations: 'The Bear,' 'Hacks,' 'The Morning Show,' 'Baby Reindeer' Lead Nominations". AwardsWatch. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "76th Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List" (PDF). Television Academy. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.