Hannah Marks
Hannah Marks (born April 13, 1993)[1] is an American actress, writer, and director.[2] She is best known for directing the films After Everything (2018), Don't Make Me Go (2022) and Turtles All The Way Down (2024). She also played Amanda Brotzman on the television series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017).
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Marks at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | April 13, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
| Relatives | Ernie Ball (maternal grandfather) Ernest Ball (maternal great-great grandfather) |
| Website | hannahmarks |
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Early life edit
Hannah Marks was born in Los Angeles,[3] the daughter of Robin Marks and Nova Ball, a former actress, and grew up in San Luis Obispo, California.[4] Hannah's maternal grandfather was entrepreneur and musician Ernie Ball, and one of her maternal great-great-grandfathers was composer Ernest Ball.[4][5]
Career edit
Marks appeared in the 2006 feature film Accepted as Lizzie Gaines. She has guest-starred in television programs such as Ugly Betty and Weeds. She was featured in the cover story of the June 4, 2006 issue of The New York Times Magazine with her friend Liana Liberato.[6]
Marks played Tammy in The Runaways, a 2010 biographical film about the 1970s all-girl rock band of the same name.[7]
She has been nominated twice for a Young Artist Award, first for her performance in the film Accepted, and again for her performance in the television series FlashForward.[8][9]
Marks starred as Amanda Brotzman in the BBC America original Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
In July 2017, Marks was named one of Rolling Stone's 25 Under 25 Artists Changing the World.[10]
In January 2019, she was named as the director for an upcoming film adaptation of the John Green novel Turtles All the Way Down.[11] This adaptation was released on May 2, 2024 on the streaming service Max.[12]
In March 2021, she was named as the director for the Amazon Studios film Don't Make Me Go starring John Cho.[13]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Doll Graveyard | Sophia | |
| 2006 | Danika | Lizzie Geralds | |
| 2006 | Accepted | Lizzie Gaines | |
| 2010 | The Runaways | Tammy | |
| 2012 | The Amazing Spider-Man | Missy Kallenback | |
| 2013 | Kristin's Christmas Past | Kristin Cartwell (age 17) | |
| 2014 | 1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story | Jess Evans | |
| 2015 | Anesthesia | Ella Zarrow | |
| 2015 | Southbound | Eva | |
| 2015 | Punk's Dead | Penny | |
| 2016 | Hard Sell | Lake | |
| 2018 | After Everything | N/A | Director, writer |
| 2018 | Banana Split | April | Direct-to-video film; also writer |
| 2019 | Daniel Isn't Real | Sophie | |
| 2020 | Dinner in America | Beth | also executive producer |
| 2020 | I Used to Go Here | April | |
| 2021 | Mark, Mary & Some Other People | N/A | Director, writer |
| 2022 | Don't Make Me Go | Tessa | Director |
| 2024 | Turtles All the Way Down | Holly | Director |
| TBA | You Can't Win | Julia |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Numb3rs | Libby Lamberg | Episode: "In Plain Sight" |
| 2006 | Criminal Minds | Dalia Nadir | Episode: "Secrets and Lies" |
| 2007 | The Winner | Tracy | Episode: "What Happens in Albany, Stays in Albany" |
| 2007 | Heartland | Lesley Walker | Episode: Pilot |
| 2007 | Private Practice | Ruby | Episode: "In Which Addison Finds a Showerhead" |
| 2008 | Ugly Betty | Taylor | Episode: "Zero Worship" |
| 2008–2009 | Weeds | Harmony | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2010 | Hank | Taylor Kelly | Episode: "Hank's Got a Friend" |
| 2010 | FlashForward | Annabelle Campos | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Saving Grace | Mae Rodriguez | Episode: "I Killed Kristin" |
| 2011–2013 | Necessary Roughness | Lindsay Santino | Main role (seasons 1–2); guest role (season 3) |
| 2012 | Grimm | Gracie | Episode: "Organ Grinder" |
| 2013 | The Client List | Kim | Episodes: "Wild Nights Are Calling", "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am" |
| 2014 | Castle | Jordan Gibbs | Episode: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" |
| 2014 | Awkward | Gloria | Recurring role (season 4) |
| 2014 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Evie Barnes | Episode: "Pornstar's Requiem" |
| 2016–2017 | Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency | Amanda Brotzman | Main role |
| 2016 | The Real O'Neals | Mimi Waxberg | Recurring role |
| 2019 | You're the Worst | Mariah | Episodes: "A Very Good Boy", "Magical Thinking", "Pancakes" |
References edit
- ^ Rose, Mike (April 13, 2018). "Today's top celebrity birthdays list (April 13, 2018)". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ Willard, Sophie (March 7, 2018). "SXSW 2018 Women Directors: Meet Hannah Marks—"Shotgun"". Women and Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ Linn, Sarah (October 19, 2017). "She grew up in SLO. Now she's starring on one of TV's weirdest shows". The Tribune. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ a b "Hannah Marks, who grew up in SLO, lands role in new 'Spider-Man' movie". The Tribune. San Luis Obispo, California: SanLuisObispo.com. June 28, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ "Person Page 2669". The New England Ball Project. October 8, 1993. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
- ^ LeBlanc, Adrian Nicole (June 4, 2006). "Hollywood Elementary". The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
- ^ . December 15, 2009. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ "28th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
- ^ "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- ^ Scherer, Jenna (July 18, 2017). "'Dirk Gently' Star Hannah Marks: It's Time to Explore the 'Female Gaze'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (January 11, 2019). "John Green Adaptation 'Turtles All the Way Down' Finds Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ McNab, Kaitlyn (February 9, 2024). "Turtles All the Way Down Movie: Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Everything You Need to Know". TeenVogue. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (March 24, 2021). "Amazon Studios Boards Hannah Marks-Directed Dramedy 'Don't Make Me Go' Starring John Cho". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
External links edit
- Official website
- Hannah Marks at IMDb