Kathryn Hahn
Kathryn Hahn | |
|---|---|
 Hahn in Los Angeles on February 22, 2012 | |
| Born | July 23, 1973[1][2] Westchester, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Kathryn Hahn (born July 23, 1973) is an American actress. She played Lily Lebowski on the television series Crossing Jordan.
Early life and education
Hahn was born in Westchester, Illinois, and is of German, English, Irish, French and Bulgarian descent.[citation needed] She was raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.[3]
She attended Northwestern University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in theatre before attending Yale.[4]
While attending Yale School of Drama, Hahn starred as Sally Bowles in Cabaret and as Célimène in Molière's play The Misanthrope.
Career
Kathryn Hahn's first appearance on a show was NBC's Hickory Hideout, a puppet show for children. While attending a theater festival she met an NBC casting director who introduced her to creator/producer Tim Kring, who created the role of Lily Lebowski in Crossing Jordan for her.[citation needed]. Hahn has said of meeting Kring, "NBC and Tim Kring took a huge leap of faith in casting me. To be worked into a show that was in production and on the schedule, is an amazing stroke of luck". On October 21, 2008, TV Guide reported that Hahn signed a talent holding deal with Fox.[5]
Hahn's screen credits include How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, A Lot Like Love, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, The Last Mimzy, The Holiday, Revolutionary Road, Step Brothers, and The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard.
In 2009, she was cast in the pilot for the American version of the hit British TV show, Absolutely Fabulous. In 2010, she had a recurring role as Claire in Season 2 of HBO TV series Hung.
In 2011, she starred on NBC with Hank Azaria in Free Agents, a remake of the UK series of the same name.[6]
In 2012, she started a recurring role on Parks and Recreation as Jennifer Barkley, campaign manager to Leslie Knope's (Amy Poehler) opponent Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd, whom she starred alongside in Our Idiot Brother, How Do You Know, and Wanderlust).[7] She also played a recurring role on the HBO show Girls, Edie Fitzgerald in the 2013 comedy film We're the Millers, and Rachel in Afternoon Delight in 2013 directed by Jill Soloway.
Personal life
Hahn has been married to actor Ethan Sandler since January 3, 2002. The couple resides in Los Angeles. They have two children: a boy, Leonard (b. October 2006) and a girl, Mae (b. July 27, 2009); Mae was born prematurely.[8] Her pregnancy with Leonard was written into the storyline of Crossing Jordan, with Sandler portraying the baby's father.[citation needed]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Flushed | — | |
| 2003 | How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Michelle Rueben | |
| 2004 | Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! | Angelica | |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | Helen | |
| 2004 | Around the Bend | Sarah | |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie | Helen | Direct-to-video |
| 2005 | A Lot Like Love | Michelle | |
| 2006 | The Holiday | Bristol | |
| 2007 | The Last Mimzy | Naomi Schwartz | |
| 2008 | Step Brothers | Alice Huff | |
| 2008 | Revolutionary Road | Milly Campbell | |
| 2009 | The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard | Babs Merrick | |
| 2010 | How Do You Know | Annie | |
| 2011 | Our Idiot Brother | Janet | |
| 2012 | Wanderlust | Karen | |
| 2012 | The Dictator | Pregnant woman | |
| 2013 | Afternoon Delight | Rachel | |
| 2013 | We're the Millers | Edie Fitzgerald | |
| 2013 | Dark Around the Stars | Judith | Post-production |
| 2013 | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Odessa Mitty | |
| 2014 | She's Funny That Way | Delta Simmons | Post-production |
| TBA | This Is Where I Leave You | Alice Foxman | Filming |
| 2015 | Tomorrowland | Ursula | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2007 | Crossing Jordan | Lily Lebowski | Main cast; 104 episodes |
| 2006 | Four Kings | Sharon | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office | Price | Unsold ABC pilot |
| 2009 | Ab Fab | Eddie | Unsold Fox pilot |
| 2010 | Most Likely to Succeed | April | Unsold Fox pilot |
| 2010 | Hung | Claire | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Funny or Die Presents | Huntress | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Kate | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Mad Love | Linda Clay | Episode: "Friends" |
| 2011 | Free Agents | Helen | Main cast |
| 2012 | Parks and Recreation | Jennifer Barkley | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Girls | Katherine Lavoyt | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | The Newsroom | Carrie | Episode: "I'll Try to Fix You" |
| 2012 | The Greatest Event in Television History | Greta Strauss | Episode: "Simon & Simon" |
| 2012 | Childrens Hospital | Lamaze Teacher | Episode: "Childrens Lawspital" |
| 2012 | Robot Chicken | Party girl, paper, T-shirt girl #2 (voice) | Episode: "Hemlock, Gin and Juice" |
| 2013 | Kroll Show | Mikey's mom | Episode: "San Diego Diet" |
| 2013 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: | Marge | Episode: "TGI Murder" |
References
- ^ "High-stakes Journey Of An Actress - Hartford Courant". Articles.courant.com. 1998-11-29. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "7 Sisters Of Drama - Hartford Courant". Articles.courant.com. 2001-04-29. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "Kathryn Hahn". SideReel.
- ^ Said on March 15, 2012, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- ^ Kathryn Hahn Is ‘’Crossing’’ Over to Fox" TV Guide. October 21, 2008. Retrieved on October 22, 2008.
- ^ Free Agents at NBC web site
- ^ Grabert, Jessica (2011-11-28). "Free Agents' Kathryn Hahn Nabs Recurring Role On Parks and Recreation". Cinema Blend. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Reese Witherspoon/Jack Nicholson Movie Delayed After Actress Gives Birth" July 27, 2007, Radar Online
External links
- Kathryn Hahn at IMDb