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. Pilkes has also appeared in several Dropout productions.
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Early life
Pilkes was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 father.
Career
Pilkes made her on-screen debut as Robin in the drama film The Woodsman starring Kevin Bacon. She trained at The Second City in Los Angeles. She gained popularity for her comedy on the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! and several Dropout productions. Her best known role in her career has been as Josie in the sitcom Leanne.
Personal life
In her spare time Pilkes visits the Checker Hall which she says has the best cocktails in Los Angeles. She also enjoys gardening. She is a fan of puppeteer Jim Henson and the reality TV show Love Island. Pilkes is queer and married non-binary performance artist Greg Nussen in 2022.