Sunita Mani

Biography

Sunita Mani is an American actress, dancer, and comedian who has evolved from a scene-stealing character actor in indie hits to a key player in blockbuster ensembles. First gaining attention for her work with the Cocoon Central Dance Team and her role in GLOW, she has become a "secret weapon" for directors seeking actors who can balance physical comedy with dramatic grounding. In January 2026, Mani garnered significant praise for her performance in the Netflix limited series "His & Hers". Starring alongside Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson, she plays Detective Priya "Boston" Patel, the sharp and skeptical partner to Bernthal’s Jack Harper. Critics highlighted her performance as a standout element of the show, noting her ability to bring dry wit and competence to the dark murder mystery. This major television role follows her high-profile appearance in the dark comedy "The Roses" (late 2025). Directed by Jay Roach, the film—a reimagining of The War of the Roses—saw her sharing the screen with Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. Mani played Jane, the ambitious sous-chef caught in the crossfire of the central couple's divorce war. She also continues her run of critically acclaimed indie projects, recently starring in the A24 film "Death of a Unicorn", acting opposite Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. In the film, she plays a pharmaceutical scientist involved in a surreal corporate cover-up, a role that allowed her to tap into the "sci-fi/satire" niche she perfected in films like Save Yourselves!.

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