Hannah Einbinder

Hannah Einbinder is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for playing Ava Daniels in the HBO comedy-drama series Hacks.

Hannah Einbinder is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for playing Ava Daniels in the HBO comedy-drama series Hacks, a role that earned her a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award. Einbinder has also received multiple Golden Globe nominations for her work on the series.

Early life and education

Einbinder was born in Los Angeles, California, on May 21, 1995. She grew up in a Jewish family and attended Chapman University, where she earned a degree related to television writing and production.

Career

Einbinder began her career as a stand-up comedian before expanding into acting and writing. Her breakout television role came in 2021 with the HBO series Hacks, in which she portrays Ava Daniels, a struggling comedy writer.

Awards and recognition

For her performance in Hacks, Einbinder has received significant recognition. She won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award. She has also earned multiple Golden Globe nominations, with one source reporting a Golden Globe win in 2025.

Personal background

Einbinder is the daughter of comedy writer Chad Einbinder and Laraine Newman, an original cast member of Saturday Night Live. Sources also identify her as bisexual and living with ADHD.