Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/12/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Tunis, Tunisia |
Latest News about Poorna Jagannathan
2025
Poorna Jagannathan was named among the Top 100 Most Influential Asians by Goldhouse for the third consecutive year in 2025, following her previous recognitions in 2021 and 2022. This honor highlights her continued impact as both an actress and social activist in the Asian community in America.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Porn |
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| NPR | 1 |
| Full Name | Poorna Jagannathan |
| Ethnicity | Indian-American (Tamil descent) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 169 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | BA with a Major in Journalism and Minor in Communications; Master of Fine Arts in Acting |
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Personal Life
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| Ethnicity | South Indian American |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Career
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| Net Worth | $5 million |
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| Writer | Dave Eggers |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/poornagraphy/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Comes from a Tamil descent. | |
| 2. Left the Master of Fine Arts program at the Actors Studio Drama School. | |
| 3. Played supporting characters in Bollywood and American movies. | |
| 4. Gained recognition for portraying 'Safar Khan' in The Night Of series. | |
| 5. Well-known theatre performer and part of The Borrow Group's board. | |
| 6. Produced and acted in the play 'Nirbhaya,' influenced by the Delhi gang rape incident. | |
| 7. Previously worked in advertising before pursuing acting. | |
| 8. Appeared in multiple magazines and press releases. | |
| 9. Serves as a brand ambassador for PETA. | |
| 10. Passionate about dogs. | |
| 11. Speaks Tamil, Hindi, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. | |
| 12. Grew up in Pakistan, Ireland, India, Brazil, and Argentina due to her father's diplomatic career. | |
| 13. Worked 15 years in advertising at agencies like TBWAWorldwide, Ogilvy, and Deutsch Inc., before starting her own consultancy, Cowgirls & Indians. | |
| 14. Appeared on covers of Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Femina, Jade, and Exotica. |