Sean Hankinson
Sean Hankinson | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | Chapman University (BFA)[2] |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Sean Hankinson is an American film and theater actor. He is best known for his role as Ethan Blaire in Days of Our Lives, Ken in Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse, and Ben in Adult Swim Yule Log.[3]
Early life
Hankinson was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona,[1] living briefly in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before moving to Los Angeles, California. He attended Tucson High Magnet School, a performing arts public school. Hankinson said he had wanted to be an actor since age 6 and began working professionally at age 14.[4]
During college, Hankinson portrayed Alan Strang in the Chapman University production of Equus, for which he won an OC Weekly Theater Award for Best College Performance.[5]. His performance was described as "brave" and "near-perfect" by OC Weekly, which further stated that his "sheer acting skill drew the viewer into the character beneath the skin."[5] In a review, The Los Angeles Times described Hankinson's portrayal of Strang as "mercurial" and "both intricate and thorough."[6]
Acting career
After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hankison moved to New York City, and began acting in a variety of films and television shows, including a starring role as the character Ben the long-running web series Prom Queen produced by Michael Eisner for Vuguru and The CW. He also performed in the soap opera Days of Our Lives as Ethan Blaine in 2008.[1][3]
Throughout the 2010s, he also worked as a voice actor, including voicing the character Ken in the official Mattel comedy web series Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse from 2012 to 2015.[3][7] The series experienced renewed popularity on Netflix in 2023 following the release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie that year.[8] Hankinson described the role as a "dream job" and one of his favorites.[4]
During 2016, Hankinson apprenticed at an Off-Broadway theater, and later in 2017 starred in the Off-Broadway touring production of Matt Murphy's Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, based on the cult classic best-selling book by Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman of the same name.[1][9]
He later relocated to Atlanta in 2019,[1] and landed guest roles in shows like Dynasty and Naomi, as well as a starring role in the 2022 surreal meta-horror comedy Adult Swim Yule Log. He portrays blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo in the upcoming biographical historical drama Reagan about U.S. president Ronald Reagan.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 Girls and the Golden Cocoon | Kyle | |
| 2006 | The Road Ahead | Joe | |
| 2007 | Cougar Club | CC Member | |
| 2007 | Fun on Earth | Cafeteria heckler | Short Film |
| 2007 | Curtain Call | Mike | Short Film |
| 2009 | Drama Kings | Brody Bondalillo | |
| 2011 | Bad Actress | Forensics Coordinator | |
| 2013 | RockBarnes: The Emperor in You | Simon Foster #1 Fan | |
| 2015 | 4th Man Out | Derek | |
| 2016 | Stu | Bartender | Short Film |
| 2019 | Camp Wedding | Gore | |
| 2019 | Enjoy the Day | Brandon | Short Film |
| 2020 | The Glorias | TV Producer | |
| 2021 | 21st & Colonial | Ben | Short Film |
| 2022 | Gigi & Nate | Dr. Patidar | |
| 2022 | Stalked Within | Supervisor | |
| 2022 | Adult Swim Yule Log | Ben | |
| 2023 | Reagan | Dalton Trumbo | in post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Team Extreme | Staggering Kid | TV movie |
| 2006 | Untold Stories of the E.R. | Brett Maxwell | Episode: "Too Close to Home" |
| 2007–12 | Prom Queen | Ben | Web Series; 51 episodes |
| 2008 | Days of Our Lives | Ethan Blaine | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | Mystery ER | Brandon | Episode: "Rash Decision/Inflamed" |
| 2008 | Lost Tapes | Evan Metcalf-Chambers | Episode: "Megaconda" |
| 2011 | Foodies | Porter | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | 90210 | Polo Shirt Guy | Episode: "Let the Games Begin" |
| 2011 | Digimon Fusion Battles | Kenny | |
| 2012 | Dates from Hell | Boris | Episode: "A Kiss Before Dying" |
| 2012–15 | Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse | Ken | Web Series; 74 episodes (voice) |
| 2015 | This Is My Roommate | Needy Guy | Episode: "The Right One" |
| 2016 | The SeanTal Show | Sean | Miniseries; 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Turn: Washington's Spies | Courier 2 | Episode: "Trial and Execution" |
| 2017 | Bull | Juror #1 | Episode: "The Devil, The Detail" |
| 2020 | Dwight in Shining Armor | Herald | Episode: "Just Desserts" |
| 2021 | Dynasty | Darryl | Episode: "The British Are Coming" |
| 2021 | Games People Play | Reporter 1 | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Naomi | Steve O'Brien | Episode: "Unidentified Flying Object" |
| 2022 | Atlanta | Man in Glasses | Episode: "Three Slaps" |
| 2022 | Woke | Frank | Episode: "Sole Train" |
| 2022 | The First Lady | Reporter | Episode: "Voices Carry" |
| 2022 | The Ms. Pat Show | Johnny James | Episode: "Trigger Warning" |
| 2022 | The Watcher | Teacher | Episode: "Götterdämmerung" |
| 2022 | Step Up: High Water | Reporter #2 | Episode: "Never Scared" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Barbie Dreamhouse Party | Ken | Voice role |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Equus | Alan Strang[6] | Chapman University Moulton Hall Studio Theater |
| 2017 | Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man | Dan[9] | Off-Broadway Touring Production |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | OC Weekly Annual Theater Awards | Best College Performance[5] | Equus | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d e Chao, Eveline (10 July 2019). "For Struggling Actors, No More Waiting Tables. The New Side Gig: Brand Ambassador". New York Times. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Alumnus eats up role on new food-obsessed web comedy". Chapman News. March 14, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c "3 Sex Tips For A Straight Woman From A Gay Man (adult content)". WPTV. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ a b Holland, Scott (29 March 2017). "Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man". HotSpots! Magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "The 1999 Okies". OC Weekly. 10 February 2000. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ a b McCulloh, T.H. (25 October 1999). "An Extraordinary 'Equus'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 March 2009.
- ^ White, Cindy (19 July 2023). "Before Barbie got meta, there was 'Life In The Dreamhouse'". AV Club. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Bell, BreAnna (19 July 2023). "Netflix Top 10: 'Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse' Charts at No. 6 as 'The Witcher' Returns to No. 1". Variety. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ a b Cristi, A.A. (28 March 2017). "SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Brings Off-Broadway's Longest Running Romantic Comedy to the Kravis Center". Broadway World. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
