Van Hansis

Van Hansis

Van Hansis: A Brief Biography

At A Glance

Van Hansis took over the role of teen Luke Snyder on The World Turns in December 2005.

Van joined the cast very soon after receiving his BFA in Acting from the School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University. He's been in professional productions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts.

Originally from Greenfield, MA, Van has traveled extensively throughout the world, having studied theatre in Moscow while studying at Carnegie Mellon as well as having visited various countries in Latin America as a child. A newcomer to New York City, Van's hobbies include bike riding and teaching himself to cook.


Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

As The World Turns

Luke Snyder

December 14, 2005 to September 17, 2010


Acting Portfolio

THEATER

On the Razzle

Twelfth Night

The Indian Wants the Bronx

all at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts


Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2009; for As the World Turns)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2007, 2008; for As the World Turns)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2009; for As the World Turns)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2007, 2008; for As the World Turns)


Vital Statistics

DATE OF BIRTH: September 25, 1981


PLACE OF BIRTH: Greenfield, Massachusetts