Hannah Marks

Hannah Marks (born April 13, 1993) is an American actress, writer, and director, who has consistently been active in the film industry since 2005. Known for her multi-faceted talent in both acting and directing, Marks has made significant contributions in the realm of TV as well as the silver screen. Her directing skills were brought to the forefront with the films 'After Everything' (2018), 'Don't Make Me Go' (2022) and 'Turtles All the Way Down' (2024). In addition to her directing prowess, she has also proven her acting chops, most notably through her role as Amanda Brotzman on the television series 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' (2016–2017). Marks' early pursuits in acting led her to be featured in the cover story of the June 4, 2006 issue of The New York Times Magazine with her friend Liana Liberato.

Born in Los Angeles, Marks is the descendant of a family with a rich artistic legacy. Her maternal grandfather was entrepreneur and musician Ernie Ball, and one of her maternal great-great-grandfathers was composer Ernest Ball. Marks commenced her career in the film industry featuring in 'Accepted' as Lizzie Gaines. Her performance bagged her a nomination for a Young Artist Award, a feat she repeated for her role in the television series 'FlashForward'. Her acting career took a pivot when she took on the role of Director for various films. In 2019, she was named as the director for an adaptation of the John Green novel 'Turtles All the Way Down', released in 2024. Marks' career, thus far, has been a testament to her talent, versatility, and dedication to the craft of storytelling.