Hannah Townsend

Hannah Townsend

37 · Born: Nov 25, 1987

Personal Details

BornNov 25, 1987 San Diego, California, USA

Biography

Hannah Townsend, a multifaceted individual born in America, is a classically trained actress, model, writer, director, and activist hailing from SoCal. Her parents, Dan of Irish descent and Patricia of Indigenous American and Chicano descent, who were radical hippies, instilled in Hannah a love for acclaimed film, art, Motown, and Classic Rock music from a very young age.

Growing up in San Ysidro, on the border of Mexico, with family roots deeply embedded in the community, Hannah found solace in the world of cinema, particularly the works of Stanley Kubrick, and music, frequently listening to Jimi Hendrix. This exposure helped her cope with the harsh realities of her neighborhood in a positive manner.

Hannah's journey in the performing arts began at the age of seven, when she started singing with her hometown church choir. She continued to hone her craft throughout her teenage years, participating in school plays, scene study, and script analysis in high school. Her discipline and respect for the creative arts led her to rigorously study Shakespeare's Iambic Pentameter and secure the lead role in "The Comedy of Errors" as Adriana at The Old Globe Theatre's youth scholarship program.

Her passion for the arts grew into a self-discovery pursuit, and she went on to become a Dean's List Honors graduate from the Meisner-trained MCTC Conservatory Program in San Diego, an institution with a notable alumni list that includes Oscar-nominated actress Annette Bening.

Throughout her training, Hannah has had the privilege of working with acclaimed method acting coaches Eric Morris and Larry Moss, as well as honing her skills through improv comedy at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, the AFI SAG-Aftra Conservatory, and the Studio 4 LA Filmmaking Masterclass taught by James Franco and Sean Barnes.

Hannah has also had the opportunity to work with John Markland, who coached Rami Malek for his Oscar-winning performance in "Bohemian Rhapsody." Her extensive training has prepared her for her role as Elise on HBO's "The Deuce," created by David Simon and George Pelecanos.

In addition to her acting career, Hannah is a proud Playboy Bunny and a member of the SAG-Aftra union. She currently resides in New York City.

Career

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2019
Depraved
Depraved as Stripper #2
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2017
Death Pool
Death Pool as Shannon
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2015
The Night Before
The Night Before as Tommy's Hot Girl (uncredited)
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2012
Photographic
Photographic as Vanessa