Hannah Pilkes

Hannah Pilkes
Born
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2004–present

Hannah Pilkes (born April 13, 1993) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Robin in the drama film The Woodsman and Josie in the sitcom Leanne.

Early life

Pilkes was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] She grew up in New York City and used to entertain her sister by dressing up in costumes and act like a street performer. She moved to Los Angeles at the age of 20. She is of Dutch descent through her dad.[2]

Career

Pilkes made her on-screen debut as Robin in the drama film The Woodsman starring Kevin Bacon.[3] She trained at The Second City in Los Angeles. She gained popularity for her comedy on the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang!.[4] Her best known role in her career has been as Josie in the sitcom Leanne.[5][6]

Personal life

In her spare time she loves going to the Checker Hall which she says has the best cocktails in Los Angeles. She is a big garden enthusiast. She is a huge fan of puppeteer legend Jim Henson and the reality TV show Love Island.[7]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 The Woodsman Robin
2007 I Believe in America Girl with School Books
2007 Nest of Spiders Catherine Short
2011 Lost Revolution Girl with School Books
2014 Welcome to Forever Julie
2014 Sony Assistant
2015 Meatheads Hannah
2015 The Visit: Hide n Seek Babysitter Short
2016 FML Rachael
2016 Holiday Breakup Party dancer
2017 #ToothFairies: Staying Relevant Woman
2018 Middle School Talent Show Ashley
2018 Mammoth Hannah Short
2018 Come Around Mommy
2021 The Drunken One Amy Short
2021 Yearly Departed Agent
2021 A Square Is a Rectangle Hannah Short
2023 Molli and Max in the Future @MaxSuperFan444
2023 Excessive Woman
2024 We Have Notes Woman Short
2024 Move on, Arnold! Hannah Short
2024 The Best Man's Ghostwriter Additional performances
2024 Kiwi Lena Short
2024 Ashes Ashes We All Fall Down Tiffany Short
2025 31 Canfles Isabel Cohen
2025 For Worse Dylan
2026 Ghost Hot Tub Sara Short

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Hack Quinn Episode; Misty Blue
2012 The Faces of LA Mika Drago Episode; #1.2
2016 Rolston Rye's Guide to LA Elektra 3 episodes
2013-2016 Average Joe Hannah 3 episodes
2017 Sorry Not Sorry Various 24 episodes
2019 The Everything Now Show Toby Makenspuerses Episode; Auditions 2: TARGET "BROOM FOR MAN"
2020 Digital Sky Sofie Episode; The Bixby Twins
2020 Smosh Khloe Kardashian Episode; Every Kardashian Ever
2022 Search Party Hipster#2 Episode; Revelation
2023 Earth Girl Greta Thunberg Episode; Mama's Menopause
2023 The Neighbourhood Listen Gwen Whispers Episode; In The Midst Of These Crazy Times
2024 Worst First Date Charlie Episode; The Wallflower
2025 Almost Friday TV Woman Episode; Finally Meeting your Girlfriend's Family
2025 The Novelizers Herself Episode; Mark McKinney, Hannah Pilkes, Craig Baldo - Dirty Dancing 17
2025 Leanne Josie Murphy 10 episodes

References

  1. ^ "Comedian Hannah Pilkes Discusses Occupying The Space Between Breakdowns And Breakthroughs". entertainment-focus.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  2. ^ "Meet Hannah Pilkes". voyagela.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  3. ^ "Comedian Hannah Pilkes Weds Lover, Awes Fans with Delightful Photos: "Married My Short King"". tuko.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  4. ^ "How Hannah Pilkes brought a dash of queerness to new sitcom Leanne: 'Hopefully it moves the needle a bit'". thepinknews.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  5. ^ "Hannah Pilkes Talks Netflix Sitcom 'Leanne', Working With Chuck Lorre & Live Audience Magic". whats-on-netflix.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  6. ^ "Hannah Pilkes on Her Big Break in 'Leanne'—and the Hilarious Advice Kristen Johnston Gave Her (EXCLUSIVE)". womansworld.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  7. ^ "How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Hannah Pilkes". latimes.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.