Punam Patel is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the sitcom Kevin from Work (2015) and the television series Special (2019), the latter of which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Early life

Patel grew up in Vero Beach, Florida and graduated from Saint Edward's School.

Career

Patel was nominated for a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for her role as Kim Laghari on Special.

In 2021, Patel joined the Showtime comedy pilot I Love That for You.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Rim of the WorldAngeline
2023World's BestPriya Patel
2025Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last StrawMrs. Winsky (voice)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015East Los HighGuest Star2 episodes
2015Kevin from WorkPattiRegular
2016Life in PiecesKaraEpisode: "Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie"
2016Lonely and HornyPuaEpisode: "Threesome"
2016The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb GalloPanana (advisor)2 episodes
2017Return of the MacSoozieRegular
2017Adam Ruins EverythingMelinda4 episodes
2018Alone TogetherTaraRecurring
2018I Feel BadLeenaEpisodes: "I'm a Massive Hypocrite" and "There's Never Enough Time"
2018–19The Cool KidsPunamRecurring
2019–21SpecialKim LaghariRegular
2020Carol's Second ActDr. MehtaEpisode: "Blocking"
2020Space ForceRanatungaRecurring
2021American Dad!Radika (voice)Episode: "Stan & Francine & Stan & Francine & Radika"
2021Curb Your EnthusiasmHulu Executive #3Episode: "The Mini Bar"
2021Hot Mess HolidaySheilaTV movie
2022-presentGhostsBela14 episodes
2022I Love That for YouBeena Patel
2022Mira, Royal DetectiveJanki
2025Running PointGloria

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