Janina Gavankar is one of the most recognized American Actors of the Generation X generation.
Janina Zione Gavankar (born November 29, 1980) is an American actress and musician. Gavankar is trained as a pianist, vocalist, and orchestral percussionist. She majored in Theatre Performance at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Gavankar's roles include a police officer on The Gates; Ms. Dewey, the personification of a Microsoft branded search engine who commented on the user's searches; Shiva, the namesake of the sought-after trophy on The League; shapeshifter Luna Garza on HBO's True Blood; McKenna Hall on The CW's Arrow; and Meredith Bose on NBC's The Mysteries of Laura.
| Metric | Janina Gavankar | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 45 | 53 | -8 yrs |
| Career length | 27 yrs | ~35 yrs | -8 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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