American actor
Studied acting at Syracuse University, Syracuse New York. In same class with Frank Langella and Carl Gottlieb.
Was a member of the comedy improvisation groups Second City (Chicago) and The Committee (San Francisco).
Has played a homeless man in episodes of three different series: "ER" , "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Joan of Arcadia" .
Was considered for the role of Detective Vukovich in The Terminator .
In the season 4 Seinfeld episode, "The Pilot," he portrayed an actor playing a character based on Cosmo Kramer. In real life, Hankin auditioned for the role of Kramer and was series co-creator Larry Davids first choice during casting, as he felt Hankin was most similar to his friend Kenny Kramer who the character was based on; however, Michael Richards was ultimately cast.
He played God in both "Joan of Arcadia" and "The Last Hand" .
He has worked in more than 100 films.
Is also a screenwriter, producer, director and singer.
He began his career as an illustrator in the entertainment world.
Degree in Industrial Design at Syracuse University, New York.
