Sumalee Montano is a multifaceted individual with a broad range of experiences within the industry, having transitioned from her early career as an investment banker to her current roles as an actress and producer.
Throughout her on-screen career, Sumalee has demonstrated her versatility by taking on a variety of roles, including series regular and recurring guest appearances. Her impressive resume boasts a range of notable projects, such as DAN BROWN'S THE LOST SYMBOL, THIS IS US, S.W.A.T, SCANDAL, and VEEP.
In addition to her on-screen work, Sumalee is also a prolific voice actor, having lent her voice to nearly 200 animated roles across film, television, and triple-A video games. She has also had the opportunity to work on motion- and facial-capture for Sony's critically acclaimed GHOST OF TSUSHIMA.
Off-screen, Sumalee is a passionate advocate for telling intergenerational stories that center multicultural talent in front of and behind the camera. She is a producing partner at LinLay Productions, and her most recent production, NANNY, won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
Born and raised in Ohio, Sumalee graduated from Harvard University as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar and went on to work as an investment banker in New York and Hong Kong. She is proud to identify as Filipina and Thai, and currently resides in Los Angeles.
