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Archie Panjabi Biography

Birth Name:Archana Panjabi

Birth Place:Edgware, Middlesex, England, England

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Served as a Pratham USA Ambassador in support of education in India
Has served as a supporter of various charities, including The Heart Truth Campaign, Rotary International, The Gates Foundation and The Global Poverty Project
Joined Amnesty International's "Stop Violence Against Women" campaign in 2008
Graduated from Brunel University with a degree in management studies
Has participated in the Artist in Residence Program at Harvard University
Quote: "I think it is vital to fight to do something you want to do despite not gaining your community's or your friend's approval․"
Has vigorously trained as a classical ballet dancer throughout her youth

Awards

2005Prix Ciné Femme-Best Actress: winner
2006Best Actress-: winner
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2010Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2011INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Dagger-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2012Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2013Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
2023Canadian Screen Award-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Supporting Actress: nominated