Kathryn Marie Hahn was born in Westchester, Illinois, but her family then moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where she spent most of her time growing up. She is of German, Irish, and English, descent. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Northwestern University. She later attended Yale, where she enrolled in the school of drama and starred as "Sally Bowles" in "Cabaret" and as "the heartless Célimène" in 'Molière' , with whom she has two children.
Won a role on "Hickory Hideout", a childrens television program that aired in Cleveland, Ohio.
Has two children with her husband Ethan Sandler : Leonard Sandler (born October 2006) and Mae Sandler (born July 27, 2009).
Her role on "Crossing Jordan" as Lily Lebowski had her playing opposite her husband, Ethan Sandler. Ethan played Jeffrey Brandau, Lilys fiance on the series. During the season 6 taping of "Crossing Jordan", Kathryn was pregnant with their first child.
She has worked separately with three "Friends" actors: Jennifer Aniston , Paul Rudd and Christina Applegate.
Auditioned for the role of Pam Beesly on the NBC sitcom "The Office" , which went to Jenna Fischer.
Attended Northwestern University, where she received her Bachelors degree in Theatre.
Attended the Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Connecticut, but did not graduate.
Lives in Los Angeles, California, where she paints and practices yoga when shes not busy acting.
She has German, Irish, and some English, ancestry.
George Hahn is her cousin.
She loves horror movies.
