Hannah Fidell Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Height

Hannah Margalit Fidell, professionally known as Hannah Fidell, is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actress. She is widely recognized for writing and directing A Teacher, 6 Years, and The Long Dumb Road.

She has also directed acclaimed television series including The Act, Pam & Tommy, Lessons in Chemistry, and Nobody Wants This.

Hannah Fidell
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Hannah Margalit Fidell
Stage Name:	Hannah Fidell
Born:	October 7, 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Jewish-American
Religion:	Judaism
Parents:	Eugene R. Fidell, Linda Greenhouse
Spouse:	Jake Longstreth
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Lizzie Longstreth
Occupation:	Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actress
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early life and education

Hannah Fidell was born on October 7, 1985, in Washington, D.C., United States. She spent her childhood under the care of her parents, Eugene R. Fidell, a lawyer, and Linda Greenhouse, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, before growing up in Bethesda, Maryland.

Her ethnicity is Jewish-American, and her religion is Judaism. Information regarding her siblings has not been publicly documented. She studied Film Theory at Indiana University Bloomington, graduating in 2007, before continuing media studies at The New School in New York City.

Career

Hannah Fidell began her filmmaking career by writing, directing, producing, and acting in the independent feature We’re Glad You’re Here in 2010. She followed that project by directing the short film The Gathering Squall before achieving international recognition after A Teacher premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013. She continued building her reputation by writing and directing 6 Years, followed by The Long Dumb Road, both of which received critical attention.

Her success expanded into television directing, leading episodes of acclaimed series including Casual, Sorry for Your Loss, The Act, Pam & Tommy, A Teacher, Lessons in Chemistry, Nobody Wants This, and Good American Family. Her work has established her as one of the leading voices in contemporary independent filmmaking.

Awards and nominations

• Filmmaker Magazine – 25 New Faces of Independent Film (2012)
• Primetime Emmy Award nomination – Lessons in Chemistry (Executive Producer)
• Sundance Film Festival – A Teacher (Official Selection)
• SXSW Film Festival – 6 Years (Official Selection)

Personal life

Hannah Fidell, 40 years old, has been married to Jake Longstreth since September 23, 2017. The couple have a child named Lizzie Longstreth. She enjoys writing, cinema, literature, and developing independent film projects.

She continues to work across film and television while residing in the United States. Her height is unknown.

Net worth

Hannah Fidell has accumulated a net worth of $5 million USD. Her income is generated from directing feature films, screenwriting, television directing, producing, executive producing, acting, and other creative ventures in the entertainment industry.

Her acclaimed work in independent cinema and prestige television has contributed significantly to her financial success and professional reputation.

Filmography

• We’re Glad You’re Here (2010) – Director, Writer, Producer, Actress
• The Gathering Squall (2011) – Director, Writer, Producer
• A Teacher (2013) – Director, Writer, Producer
• 6 Years (2015) – Director, Writer
• The Road (2016, Short) – Director, Writer
• The Long Dumb Road (2018) – Director, Writer, Producer
• Casual (2018) – Director
• Sorry for Your Loss (2018) – Director
• The Act (2019) – Director
• Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia (2020) – Director, Writer
• A Teacher (2020, TV Series) – Creator, Writer, Director, Executive Producer
• Pam & Tommy (2022) – Director
• Lessons in Chemistry (2023) – Executive Producer
• Nobody Wants This (2024–2025) – Director
• Good American Family (2025) – Director

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