Joe Hahn Biography: Wife, Age, Daughter, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Linkin Park, Movies & TV Shows

Joe Hahn is an American musician, DJ, director, and visual artist, best known as the turntablist and backing vocalist for the rock band Linkin Park.

Renowned for his innovative turntable techniques and creative contributions to the band’s music videos, he has also pursued a solo career in music and filmmaking, blending rock, hip-hop, and electronic elements.

Profile

• Full Name: Joseph Hahn
• Stage Name: Joe Hahn, Mr. Hahn
• Born: March 15, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American Musician, DJ, Record Producer, Director, Visual Artist
• Height: 5 feet 9
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Hahn
• Siblings: Two sisters (names unknown)
• Spouse: Karen Benedit (m. 2005, div. 2009), and Heidi Woan (m. 2011)
• Children: One daughter, Lola Hahn (born 2008, with Karen Benedit)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $25 million to $30 million

Early Life and Education

Joseph Hahn was born on March 15, 1977, in Dallas, Texas, to Korean-American parents and raised in Glendale, California. Growing up with two sisters, he developed an early interest in music and visual arts, influenced by hip-hop and turntablism.

As a teenager, he began experimenting with turntables, inspired by pioneers like DJ Qbert. Hahn attended Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, where he explored his passion for art and music.

He later enrolled at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, studying illustration alongside future Linkin Park bandmate Mike Shinoda, but left before graduating to focus on his music career with the band Xero (Linkin Park’s precursor). His Korean heritage and California upbringing shaped his eclectic creative style, blending diverse musical and visual influences.

Career

Joe Hahn joined Xero in 1996, which evolved into Linkin Park with Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon, Dave Farrell, and Chester Bennington. As the band’s DJ and turntablist, Hahn brought innovative scratching and sampling to albums like Hybrid Theory (2000), which sold over 30 million copies with hits like In the End and Crawling.

He contributed backing vocals, keyboards, and production across all Linkin Park albums, including Meteora (2003), Minutes to Midnight (2007), A Thousand Suns (2010), Living Things (2012), The Hunting Party (2014), and One More Light (2017).

Hahn directed many of the band’s iconic music videos, such as Numb, From the Inside, What I’ve Done, and Iridescent, and co-directed Papercut and Faint. His filmmaking extended to short films like The Seed (2006) and Big Bad Wolf (2011), and he created a King of the Hill episode featuring Linkin Park cameos.

In 2011, he released a concept album, Mall, tied to his feature directorial debut, a sci-fi thriller also titled Mall (2014), starring Vincent D’Onofrio. After Chester Bennington died in 2017, Hahn contributed to Mike Shinoda’s Post Traumatic (2018) and remained active with Linkin Park until its 2024 reformation with new members, where he and Dave Farrell are the only original members continuing.

Hahn has also exhibited visual art, including at Known Gallery in Los Angeles, and collaborated on projects like Suru with Mike Shinoda.

Awards and Nominations

Grammy Awards:

• 2002: Won Best Hard Rock Performance for Crawling (Linkin Park).
• 2006: Won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for Numb/Encore (Linkin Park and Jay-Z).
• Nominated six times total for Linkin Park projects.

MTV Video Music Awards:

• 2002: Won Best Rock Video for In the End (directed by Hahn and Nathan Cox).
• 2003: Won Best Rock Video for Somewhere I Belong (directed by Hahn).

MTV Europe Music Awards:

• Linkin Park won 10 awards, including Best Rock Act (multiple years).

American Music Awards:

• Linkin Park won six awards for Favorite Artist Alternative Rock.

World Music Awards:

• Linkin Park won three awards. Note: Awards reflect Linkin Park’s collective achievements, with Hahn’s contributions as turntablist and video director.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mrjoehahn
• Twitter Handle: @joe_hahn
• Facebook Handle: Joe Hahn

Personal Life

Joe Hahn, resides in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Heidi Woan, whom he married in 2011. He was previously married to Karen Benedit from 2005 to 2009, with whom he has a daughter, Lola Hahn, born in 2008.

Hahn is private about his personal life, but his Korean-American heritage influences his work, particularly in his visual art. He is passionate about skateboarding, a hobby reflected in his music video aesthetics, and enjoys Japanese culture, often incorporating it into his creative projects.

Hahn has avoided major controversies and is known for his laid-back, creative personality. He supported Linkin Park’s Music for Relief charity, aiding disaster victims. Fans on X praised his continued involvement in Linkin Park’s 2024 reformation, appreciating his loyalty to the band’s legacy.

Filmography

• The Seed (2006) – Director, Writer (Short Film)
• Big Bad Wolf (2011) – Director (Short Film)
• Mall (2014) – Director, Composer (Feature Film)
• King of the Hill (2008) – Director, Linkin Park cameo (TV Series, 1 episode)
• Music Videos Directed for Linkin Park (Selected): • Papercut (2001, co-directed with Nathan Cox) • In the End (2001, co-directed with Nathan Cox) • Somewhere I Belong (2003) • Numb (2003) • From the Inside (2004) • What I’ve Done (2007) • Bleed It Out (2007) • Shadow of the Day (2007) • Iridescent (2011)

Discography

• With Linkin Park (Selected Albums): • Hybrid Theory (2000) • Reanimation (2002, remix album) • Meteora (2003) • Collision Course (2004, with Jay-Z) • Minutes to Midnight (2007) • A Thousand Suns (2010) • Living Things (2012) • Recharged (2013, remix album) • The Hunting Party (2014) • One More Light (2017)
• Solo: • Mall (2014, concept album for the film Mall)

Net Worth

Joe Hahn’s net worth is estimated at $25 million to $30 million. His wealth derives from Linkin Park’s global album sales (over 70 million), international tours, and merchandise, as well as his work as a music video director and filmmaker.