Community hub
0 subscribers8 pages, 0 posts
Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Hannah Ware.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Hannah Ware
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
Hannah Rose Ware (born 8 December 1982)[1] is an English actress. She is known for the Starz political drama series Boss (2011–2012) and the ABC primetime soap opera Betrayal (2013–2014).
Key Information
Life and career
[edit]Ware was born in Hammersmith and raised in Clapham.[citation needed] She is the daughter of Helena (née Keell), a social worker, and John Ware, a former BBC Panorama reporter, who divorced when she was 12. She is the older sister of musician Jessie Ware.[1][2][3] Her mother is Jewish, and both Ware and her sister were raised in the faith.[4][5] She attended Alleyn's School in Dulwich, then studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.[6]
Ware appeared in the films Cop Out (2010) and Shame (2011). From 2011 to 2012, she played Emma Kane, the estranged addict daughter of Chicago mayor Tom Kane, in the Starz series Boss. In 2013, she was cast in ABC drama series Betrayal as lead character,[7] and she appeared in Spike Lee's thriller film Oldboy.[6] In 2015, Ware played the female lead, opposite Rupert Friend, in the action film Hitman: Agent 47.[8][9]
Ware starred in the Hulu series The First in 2018, and played the leading role on the Netflix science fiction series The One in 2021.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cop Out | Mrs. Armisen | |
| 2011 | Shame | Samantha | |
| 2013 | Oldboy | Donna Hawthorne | |
| 2015 | Hitman: Agent 47 | Katia | |
| 2017 | Aftermath | Tessa | |
| 2018 | The Angel | Diana Ellis |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Boss | Emma Kane | Main role |
| 2013–2014 | Betrayal | Sara Hanley | Main role |
| 2018 | The First | Sadie Hewitt | Main role[11] |
| 2021 | The One | Rebecca Webb | Main role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005; at ancestry.com
- ^ "Jessie Ware interview". Time Out. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ "Jessie Ware reveals her secret ambition". The Jewish Chronicle. 23 August 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ "Interview: "Boss" Actress Hannah Ware Talks Kelsey Grammer, Drug Addiction and Political Families | Complex". Complexmag.ca. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ Women (1 October 2012). "Mercury nominee Jessie Ware on the 'sorority' dominating British music". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ a b "ABC Medianet". ABC Medianet. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (1 March 2013). "Hannah Ware To Star in ABC's 'Betrayal'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "Hannah Ware Lands Female Lead in 'Agent 47,' Based on 'Hitman' Videogame". Variety. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (9 March 2006). "Hannah Ware Lands Female Lead in 'Agent 47'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ Kanter, Jake (12 February 2021). "Hannah Ware Leads Cast For Netflix Soulmate Sci-Fi Series 'The One'".
- ^ "The First review: What if Sean Penn starred in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar?". Hindustan Times. 19 September 2018.
External links
[edit]- Hannah Ware at IMDb
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| People | |
| Other | |
Hannah Ware
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
Early life
Family background
Hannah Ware was born Hannah Rose Ware on December 8, 1982, in Hammersmith, London, England.[10] She was raised in Clapham, a district in South London, primarily by her mother following her parents' separation.[11] Her father, John Ware, is a former BBC Panorama investigative reporter and author, while her mother, Helena (née Keell), worked as a social worker.[12][6] Ware is the older sister of singer Jessie Ware, born in 1984, and younger brother Alex Ware, a doctor, whose successful music career highlights a creative thread within the family.[13][14][11]Education and modeling beginnings
Hannah Ware attended Alleyn's School, a co-educational independent day school in Dulwich, South London, during her formative years.[11][15] At the age of 12, Ware was signed by the Storm Modeling Agency in London, becoming the youngest model on their books at the time, after her mother brought her to an open casting on a whim.[4][11][3] Throughout her teenage years, she balanced her education at Alleyn's with a burgeoning modeling career, participating in major advertising campaigns for brands such as L'Oréal and Polaroid.[4][16][2] Following secondary school, Ware enrolled at University College London (UCL), where she earned a degree in art history, continuing to manage her modeling commitments alongside her studies.[4][11]Acting career
Early roles and breakthrough
Ware transitioned to acting in her mid-twenties after a successful modeling career that began at age 12 with the Storm agency, where she appeared in campaigns for brands like L'Oréal.[11] Prompted by a dare from a friend during a career crisis in New York, she attended her first acting class at around age 26, marking the start of her pursuit in the field.[11][17] Lacking any prior acting experience from school due to her inherent shyness, Ware found the initial steps daunting but transformative.[17] She trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, building foundational skills despite her late entry into the profession.[18] Her debut came in the 2010 action-comedy Cop Out, where she portrayed the Russian lawyer's wife; Willis personally endorsed her casting after spotting her at her audition, declaring, "I want her."[11][19] This breakthrough role opened doors, leading to her follow-up appearance in the 2011 psychological drama Shame as Samantha, a brief but notable part that introduced her to more serious cinematic territory.[20][21] Adapting from modeling's poised, visual demands to acting's emotional and physical requirements proved challenging; Ware struggled with coordination and vulnerability, exacerbated by her shyness, but the dare-fueled momentum helped her persist.[11][17]Television work
Hannah Ware's breakthrough in television came with her portrayal of Emma Kane in the Starz political drama Boss (2011–2012), where she played the estranged daughter of Chicago mayor Tom Kane, a character navigating drug addiction, recovery, and strained family ties while working as a nurse and priest.[22] The series earned critical acclaim for its gritty exploration of power, corruption, and personal downfall in political circles, with reviewers praising its Shakespearean intensity and Ware's layered performance amid a strong ensemble.[23] She transitioned to leading roles with Sara Hanley in ABC's Betrayal (2013–2014), a primetime soap opera centering on the photographer's extramarital affair with a defense attorney, which spirals into legal and moral complexities involving murder trials and family secrets.[24] Despite mixed reception for its melodramatic tone, the show highlighted Ware's ability to anchor emotional turmoil but was canceled after one season owing to insufficient viewership.[25] Ware ventured into science fiction as Sadie Hewitt in Hulu's The First (2018), depicting an astronaut selected for humanity's inaugural Mars mission, where her arc intertwined personal sacrifices with the ethical and technical challenges of space colonization.[26] The limited series emphasized themes of ambition and human resilience in a near-future setting.[4] In Netflix's thriller The One (2021), she embodied Rebecca Webb, the ambitious CEO of MatchDNA, a startup revolutionizing romance through genetic matchmaking, as the narrative unravels corporate intrigue and the perils of engineered compatibility.[27] Ware has discussed in interviews how the role reflects plausible futuristic dating trends, drawing parallels to existing apps while warning of privacy and ethical risks in DNA-based pairing.[28][29] Across these projects, Ware's television roles illustrated her range, evolving from the raw vulnerability of addiction-fueled family dysfunction in Boss to high-stakes speculative genres in The First and The One, allowing her to explore complex women at the intersection of personal and societal crises.[30] Her TV work, often serialized and character-driven, paralleled her film appearances to solidify her reputation for nuanced dramatic portrayals.Film appearances
Ware's film career gained momentum with her role as Donna Hawthorne in the 2013 remake of Oldboy, directed by Spike Lee, where she portrayed a character entangled in the film's intense revenge thriller narrative involving dramatic and violent confrontations. In this supporting part, Hawthorne becomes a pivotal figure in the protagonist's wrongful accusation, featuring scenes of emotional turmoil and physical peril that highlighted Ware's ability to convey vulnerability amid high-stakes drama. She transitioned into action territory with the lead role of Katia van Dees in Hitman: Agent 47 (2015), a fast-paced adaptation of the video game series, in which her character is a woman discovering her genetically enhanced abilities while evading assassins alongside the titular agent. Ware underwent rigorous physical training for the role's demanding fight sequences and stunts, which she described as both challenging and transformative in interviews, emphasizing the blend of emotional depth and athleticism required.[31] The film, a German-American co-production, showcased her in high-octane international settings, from Singapore to Berlin. In 2017, Ware appeared as Tessa in Aftermath, a drama inspired by the real-life 2002 Überlingen mid-air collision, playing a journalist seeking to document the tragedy's emotional toll on survivors like Arnold Schwarzenegger's character.[32] Her performance as the persistent reporter added layers of interpersonal conflict and moral inquiry to the story's exploration of grief and accountability, contributing to the film's focus on human consequences over spectacle.[33] Ware continued her foray into thrillers with the role of Diana Ellis in Netflix's The Angel (2018), a spy drama based on the true story of Egyptian intelligence operative Ashraf Marwan, where she depicted a British operative aiding in covert operations across the Middle East.[34] This international co-production, involving Israeli and American elements, featured Ellis in tense espionage scenarios, underscoring Ware's poise in politically charged narratives.[35] Over these mid-2010s projects, Ware's film selections evolved toward action-oriented and globally collaborative productions, reflecting a shift from dramatic supporting roles to more dynamic, genre-driven characters that demonstrated her range across thrillers, remakes, and biographical dramas.[36] While she has not received major acting awards for these films, critics have noted her versatility in handling intense emotional and physical demands, often praising her contributions to ensemble dynamics in reviews of Oldboy and Hitman: Agent 47. Her television successes, such as in Boss and Betrayal, helped secure these cinematic opportunities by establishing her as a reliable talent in high-profile projects.Personal life
Marriage and relationships
Hannah Ware was married to American professional skateboarder Jesse Jenkins on July 9, 2008, in a ceremony in Las Vegas.[10] The union lasted only 11 days before the couple separated, with Ware later describing it as "an experience" rather than a true marriage, indicating it was an impulsive decision.[11] The marriage was officially annulled in February 2009.[10] Following the annulment, Ware has maintained a high degree of privacy regarding her personal relationships. As of 2025, there is no public information available on any subsequent long-term romantic partnerships.[37] This focus on privacy has allowed her to channel her energies into her burgeoning acting career without public distractions from personal matters.Family ties
Hannah Ware maintains a close bond with her younger sister, the singer Jessie Ware, and younger brother Alex Ware, a doctor, rooted in their shared upbringing in south London. Their parents—father John Ware, a former BBC Panorama journalist, and mother Helena (known as Lennie), a social worker—divorced when Hannah was about 11, after which the children were raised primarily by their mother, providing a supportive environment that fostered the siblings' creative pursuits.[38][39] The sisters' relationship is marked by playful childhood memories that highlight their sibling dynamic. In one anecdote shared during a 2021 family podcast appearance, Hannah recounted accidentally knocking out Jessie's front tooth during a roughhousing incident, leading to an embarrassing early exit from a school event; Jessie, ever the caring younger sibling, expressed concern for her sister despite the mishap.[40][41] Such stories underscore the lack of privacy in their household, with Jessie once splashing water at Hannah from the bathroom while the latter brushed her teeth, reflecting their lighthearted and uninhibited early years.[42] These experiences also influenced their paths: while Jessie emerged as a natural performer through singing, Hannah was more reserved, channeling her energies into acting later in life.[17] Ware has publicly supported her sister's music career, including attending Jessie's 2014 wedding to Sam Burrows on the Greek island of Skopelos, where she was initially slated as maid of honor before being replaced by Jessie's best friend.[43] Their bond extends to collaborative media moments, such as Hannah's guest appearance on Jessie's podcast Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware in March 2021, where they reminisced about family life and sibling rivalries over a home-cooked meal.[40][44] As of 2025, there is no confirmed information on Ware having children or details about other extended family members beyond her immediate siblings.Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cop Out | Russian Lawyer's Wife |
| 2011 | Shame | Samantha |
| 2013 | Oldboy | Donna Hawthorne |
| 2015 | Hitman: Agent 47 | Katia |
| 2017 | Aftermath | Tessa |
| 2018 | The Angel | Diana Ellis |
Television
Hannah Ware's television career includes leading roles in several drama series across various networks and streaming platforms.| Year | Title | Role | Episodes | Network/Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Boss | Emma Kane | 18 | Starz[45] |
| 2013–2014 | Betrayal | Sara Hanley | 13 | ABC[24] |
| 2017 | Redliners | Anne DeWitt | Pilot (unproduced) | NBC[46] |
| 2018 | The First | Sadie Hewitt | 8 | Hulu[47] |
| 2021 | The One | Rebecca Webb | 8 | Netflix[48] |