Hannah Einbinder has quickly established herself as a highly sought-after actress and comedian. She stars in the HBO Max comedy series "Hacks," playing opposite Jean Smart as "Ava," a young comedy writer who finds herself working for legendary stand-up comic "Deborah Vance" (Smart) in Las Vegas after a Twitter controversy limits her career options. The show's critical acclaim, driven in part by Einbinder's standout performance, earned it a renewal for a second season. Entertainment Weekly praised Einbinder, describing her as "immensely appealing" in her first leading role and highlighting her precision timing and engaging portrayal of Ava.
Einbinder's performance in "Hacks" has garnered her several nominations, including "Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, "Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" at the Critics Choice TV Awards, and nominations from the HCA TV Awards, SAG Awards, and Gold Derby TV Awards. Although this series marks her first major television role, Einbinder is no newcomer to the world of comedy. She has earned a reputation as a talented stand-up comedian, performing at venues and festivals across the country.
Recognized for her sharp wit and engaging presence, Einbinder was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch for 2021," and in 2019, she was highlighted as a New Face of Comedy at Montreal's prestigious Just For Laughs comedy festival and featured as one of Vulture's "Comics to Watch." Her stand-up work has led her to open for well-known comedians such as Chelsea Handler, Dana Gould, Demetri Martin, and Reggie Watts. Einbinder made her network television debut with a stand-up performance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Currently residing in Los Angeles, she continues to expand her presence in the entertainment industry, cementing her status as one of its emerging comedic talents.