Hannah Pilkes
Hannah Pilkes | |
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| Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Years active | 2004–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 |
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| 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
- ^ "Comedian Hannah Pilkes Discusses Occupying The Space Between Breakdowns And Breakthroughs". entertainment-focus.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ "Meet Hannah Pilkes". voyagela.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ^ "Comedian Hannah Pilkes Weds Lover, Awes Fans with Delightful Photos: "Married My Short King"". tuko.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Hannah Pilkes Talks Netflix Sitcom 'Leanne', Working With Chuck Lorre & Live Audience Magic". whats-on-netflix.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ "Hannah Pilkes on Her Big Break in 'Leanne'—and the Hilarious Advice Kristen Johnston Gave Her (EXCLUSIVE)". womansworld.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ "How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Hannah Pilkes". latimes.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.