Nilaja Sun

Nilaja Sun is an actress, playwright, and teaching artist celebrated for her award-winning solo theatrical work and versatile screen performances.

What do we know about Nilaja Sun?

Here are the key biographical details about Nilaja Sun:

  • Name: Nilaja Sun
  • Also Known As: Nilaja Sun Gordon
  • Gender: Female
  • Job Title: Actor

Who is Nilaja Sun?

Nilaja Sun (born Nilaja Sun Gordon) is an actress, playwright, and a teaching artist from the Lower East Side in New York City. Sun has taught theatre in New York City public schools since 1998 and is best known for her award-winning one-person play, No Child... She is half Puerto Rican and half African-American.

What is Nilaja Sun known for?

Nilaja Sun is an actress whose screen credits span both film and television. Her notable works include:

  • The Bourne Legacy (2012, Movie)
  • Knight and Day (2010, Movie)
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999, TV Series)
  • The International (2009, Movie)
  • 30 Rock (2006, TV Series)
  • The Good Wife (2009, TV Series)
  • Louie (2010, TV Series)
  • Unforgettable (2011, TV Series)
  • Madam Secretary (2014, TV Series)
  • BrainDead (2016, TV Series)

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