Kathryn Marie Hahn is a renowned American actress and comedian who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Her breakout role as Agatha Harkness in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries WandaVision (2021) earned her critical acclaim and a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
Born in Westchester, Illinois, Hahn's family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where she spent most of her childhood. With a rich cultural heritage of German, Irish, and English descent, she developed a strong foundation in the arts. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Northwestern University and later attended Yale University, where she honed her craft in the school of drama.
Hahn's extensive stage experience includes performances with the Huntington Theater Company, starring in productions such as Jon Robin Baitz's "Ten Unknowns" alongside Ron Rifkin. Her breakthrough role as "Lily" in the NBC series Crossing Jordan (2001) was created specifically for her by creator/producer Tim Kring.
As a lead actress in film, Hahn has appeared in a range of critically acclaimed projects, including Joey Soloway's comedy-drama Afternoon Delight (2013),the comedy film Bad Moms (2016) and its sequel, and the Tamara Jenkins drama Private Life (2018). For her role in Private Life, she received critical acclaim and a Gotham Award nomination for Best Actress.
In addition to her film work, Hahn has had a successful career in television, starring in projects such as the Amazon Prime Video comedy-drama series Transparent (2014),the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009),and the HBO comedy miniseries Mrs. Fletcher (2019). She has also voiced characters in animated films such as Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) and Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania (2022),as well as the Academy Award-winning animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018).
Currently, Hahn lives in Los Angeles, where she enjoys painting and practicing yoga in her free time. She is married to actor Ethan Sandler and has two children with him.
