Archie Panjabi

British actress, Emmy Award winner

Archie Panjabi - British actress, Emmy Award winner
Born

May 31st, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

An actress gained recognition for performances in the television series 'The Good Wife' and 'Departure.' Received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for work on 'The Good Wife.' Also appeared in films such as 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'The Infidel.'

Won an Emmy Award for 'The Good Wife'

Starred in 'Bend It Like Beckham'

Featured in 'The Infidel'

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