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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Politician, Film producer, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Hinduism
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Education
Howell High School, Freehold Township High School, Stanford University, University of California, Los Angeles
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
Tier B -- 125,059 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Year context
Born in 1977 -- Star Wars released; Elvis Presley dies; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Career
Career spanning 28 years (1996-2024)
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Filmography (27)
Biography
Kalpen Suresh Modi (born April 23, 1977) is an American actor, author, comedian, and former White House staff member in the Obama administration. He is best known for his role as Kumar Patel in the Harold & Kumar movie franchise. He is also known for his roles as Lawrence Kutner on the television program House, White House staffer Seth Wright on Designated Survivor, Kevin in How I Met Your Mother and Nikhil Ganguli in the film The Namesake (2006). In early 2009, Penn was offered the position of Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, which he accepted, necessitating his character Lawrence Kutner being written out of the TV series House. In 2020, Penn wrote a memoir called "You Can't Be Serious". While promoting this memoir, Penn announced that he and his boyfriend of 11 years, named Josh, were engaged
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kal Penn?
Kal Penn is 48 years old, born on .
Where was Kal Penn born?
Kal Penn was born in Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
What movies or shows has Kal Penn been in?
Kal Penn has 27 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Underdoggs (2024), Smile (2022), Industry (2020), Mira, Royal Detective (2020), Sunnyside (2019).
What is Kal Penn known for?
Kal Penn is primarily known as an actor. Kalpen Suresh Modi (born April 23, 1977) is an American actor, author, comedian, and former White House staff member in the Obama administration. He is…
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