Hannah Marks

Born on April 13, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, Hannah Marks began her acting career at a young age, appearing in television programs such as ‘Numb3rs’ and ‘Criminal Minds’ in 2005 and 2006 respectively. Her early film roles included Lizzie Gaines in ‘Accepted’ (2006) and Tammy in ‘The Runaways’ (2010). Marks further established herself in television with recurring roles in ‘Weeds’ (2008–2009) and ‘Necessary Roughness’ (2011–2013). She also received two Young Artist Award nominations, one for her performance in ‘Accepted’ and another for her work in ‘FlashForward’, demonstrating her early recognition in the entertainment industry. Her acting career also saw her play the main role of Amanda Brotzman in the BBC America series ‘Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency’ from 2016 to 2017.

Demonstrating her diverse talents, Marks expanded her career into writing and directing. She made her directorial debut with the film ‘After Everything’ in 2018, which she also co-wrote. The same year, she co-wrote and acted in the direct-to-video film ‘Banana Split’. Marks continued to pursue directing, helming the Amazon Studios film ‘Don’t Make Me Go’, starring John Cho, which was announced in March 2021 and released in 2022. She also directed and wrote ‘Mark, Mary & Some Other People’ in 2021, showcasing her continued commitment to both behind-the-camera and on-screen roles.

A significant milestone in her directing career came in January 2019 when she was named the director for the film adaptation of John Green’s novel ‘Turtles All the Way Down’. The film, which features stars Isabela Merced and Felix Mallard, was released on Max on May 2, 2024. Marks’s trajectory from an actress in her youth, appearing in films like ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ (2012), to a recognized filmmaker and writer highlights her progression within the industry.