Poorna Jagannathan is best known for the role of ‘Nalini’ in Netflix’s #1 hit comedy series NEVER HAVE I EVER, as well as HBO’s Golden Globe nominated drama, THE NIGHT OF. Next up, Poorna will star in the upcoming Onyx Collective/Hulu series, DELI BOYS.

On the feature side, Poorna can currently be seen in WOLVES, opposite George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Previously, she appeared in the Netflix comedy THE OUT-LAWS opposite Adam Devine, and Pierce Brosnan, as well as A24’s feature SHARE from Pippa Bianco.

Other memorable television credits include RAMY, THE ACT, BIG LITTLE LIES, and DEFENDING JACOB.

Before her career as an actor, Poorna spent 20 years in advertising as a strategic planner, working in agencies like Chiat/Day, Ogilvy, and Deutsch before staring her own firm, Cowgirls & Indians. Her last planning gig was in 2016 where, midway through her meeting she got the news that she was cast in a series and walked out of her job.