- 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 David's 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.
- Was a member of the comedy improvisation groups Second City (Chicago) and The Committee (San Francisco).
- Worked in more than 100 films as a screenwriter, producer, director, and singer. Began his career as an illustrator.
- Has played a homeless man in episodes of four different series: ER (1994), Malcolm in the Middle (2000), Joan of Arcadia (2003) and Mr. Monk and the Missing Granny (2004).
- Is the only actor besides Bryan Cranston to have appeared on "Seinfeld" (1989-1998), "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000-2006), and "Breaking Bad" (2008-2013).
- Studied acting at Syracuse University, Syracuse New York. In same class with Frank Langella and Carl Gottlieb.
- Degree in Industrial Design at Syracuse University, New York.
- He played God in both Joan of Arcadia (2003) and The Last Hand (2010).
- Was considered for the role of Detective Vukovich in The Terminator (1984).
- Published author.
- Only actor, along with John Candy and Eddie Bracken, to have appeared in both the Griswold 'Vacation' and 'Home Alone' film franchises.
- Born on exactly the same date as Kenneth Colley of "Star Wars" fame.
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