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Kathryn Hahn Biography

Birth Name:Kathryn Hahn

Birth Place:Westchester, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Northwestern University in 1995
  • Studied at Yale School of Drama
  • Married actor Ethan Sandler
  • Got her start in acting in the series "Crossing Jordan․"
  • Quote: "[On her thought process following drama school] "I don’t feel being an actress is so much who I am as what I do – and I think that’s a big distinction․ I want to grow as a human being and to hopefully be stimulated in ways that go beyond being on stage ․""
  • Was featured in the 2008 Broadway play "Boeing-Boeing․"
  • Authored the children's book "My Wish for You," which was released in 2017

Awards

  • 2009Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
  • 2013Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Actor: nominated
  • 2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2016CinemaCon Award-Female Stars of the Year: winner
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2017CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
  • 2017INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2017OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2018Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2018WFCC Award-Best Comedic Actress: nominated
  • 2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress of the Decade: nominated
  • 2021Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance: winner
  • 2021Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: winner
  • 2021Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2021HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie: winner
  • 2021IGN Award-Best Dramatic TV Performance: nominated
  • 2021MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Fight: winner
  • 2021MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Villain: winner
  • 2021OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: winner
  • 2021People's Choice Award-The Female TV Star of 2021: nominated
  • 2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2022Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series: nominated
  • 2022Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
  • 2022CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Superhero Series: nominated
  • 2022CCA Super Award-Best Villain in a Series: winner
  • 2023Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: nominated
  • 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2024Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie: nominated
  • 2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2025Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
  • 2025CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
  • 2025Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: nominated
  • 2025Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
  • 2025Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
  • 2025Independent Spirit Award-Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: winner
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 2025GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television: winner
  • 2025STARmeter Award-Fan Favorite Ensemble: winner
  • 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Casting & Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2026Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
  • 2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated