Punam Patel

Punam Patel is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the sitcom Kevin from Work 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 Year Title Role Notes 2019 Rim of the World Angeline 2023 World's Best Priya Patel 2025 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Mrs. Winsky (voice)

Television Year Title Role Notes 2015 East Los High Guest Star 2 episodes 2015 Kevin from Work Patti Regular 2016 Life in PiecesKaraEpisode: "Bite Flight Wing-Man Bonnie" 2016 Lonely and HornyPuaEpisode: "Threesome" 2016 The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb GalloPanana (advisor)2 episodes 2017 Return of the Mac Soozie Regular 2017 Adam Ruins EverythingMelinda4 episodes 2018 Alone Together Tara Recurring 2018 I Feel Bad Leena Episodes: "I'm a Massive Hypocrite" and "There's Never Enough Time" 2018–19 The Cool Kids Punam Recurring 2019–21 Special Kim Laghari Regular 2020 Carol's Second Act Dr. Mehta Episode: "Blocking" 2020 Space Force Ranatunga Recurring 2021 American Dad! Radika (voice) Episode: "Stan & Francine & Stan & Francine & Radika" 2021 Curb Your Enthusiasm Hulu Executive #3 Episode: "The Mini Bar" 2021 Hot Mess Holiday Sheila TV movie 2022-present Ghosts Bela 14 episodes 2022 I Love That for You Beena Patel 2022 Mira, Royal Detective Janki 2025 Running PointGloria