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Kal Penn on "House"
Kal Penn on "House" - © FOX
Kal Penn stars as Dr. Lawrence Kutner on FOX's "House."

Kal Penn reprised the role of Kumar in the recently released comedy "Harold And Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay," sequel to the 2004 cult classic "Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle."

Kal Penn received rave reviews for his starring role in the film "The Namesake," based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri and directed by Academy Award nominee Mira Nair.

Kal Penn has appeared in other recent films including "A Lot Like Love" and "Superman Returns." Kal Penn had a recurring role on "24" and recently guest-starred on the hit series, "Law & Order: SVU." Earlier credits for Kal Penn include the Emmy Award- winning HBO comedy "Express: Aisle To Glory," "Spin City," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "NYPD Blue," "The Agency" and "Angel."

Born and raised in New Jersey where he graduated from the Freehold Regional High School District's Performing Arts High School, Kal Penn received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with a Specialization in Theatre, Film and Television from the prestigious School of Theater, Film and Television at UCLA, and is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in International Security at Stanford University.

Kal Penn serves on Senator Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign's National Arts Policy Committee and is a national surrogate for the candidate. Kal Penn also serves on the celebrity advisory board of the Red Cross, and recently finished a semester as Adjunct Professor of Cinema, Sociology, and Asian American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Kal Penn lives in Los Angeles.






KAL PENN: FACTS

How tall is Kal Penn? How old is Kal Penn? Where was Kal Penn born? Where does Kal Penn live? Find out here.

Age: 32 years old
Birthday: April 23, 1977
Height: 5' 10"

Nicknames:
K-Kal
Hollywood

Full Name / Real Name: Kalpen Suresh Modi
Birthplace: Montclair, NJ
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA



KAL PENN: NEWS


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KAL PENN: TWEETS

@Bama_Dee I love the gag reel! But in the commentary, they talk about the guy that we thought was Kal Penn LOL
1 hour ago
@happylittletree Kal Penn was in it. You are allowed to love it.
2 hours ago
is watching Van Wilder for the nth time. I think I watch it just for Kal Penn and Tara Reid (for differing reasons, of course)
4 hours ago
I got way to stoked that Kal Penn was in Buffy! but come on it's KUMAR! haha
20 hours ago
Is #Oprah expecting a job in the Obama admin after her show ends? Another #Kal Penn type deal? Did he promise her something for her support?
1 day ago
@AnnaMariaPdT and talking to kids about voting in the presidential election! it was awesome. he was will Kal Penn
1 day ago
mad prop for Kal Penn who took a break from his acting career to work at the White House
1 day ago
"Pennsyltucky" Kal Penn a wisecracking Dr. becomes a fish out of water when he is forced to work in a Western PA hospital #tvshowpunnames
1 day ago
@kristinalustig Kal Penn. At the risk of playing into stereotypes, how in the world can you not tell which one of them looks like a Kumar?
2 days ago
Thinkn ab. applying 4 a White House internship. Altho Im pretty sure "I'd like 2 intern here so that I can b in close proximity to Kal Penn"
3 days ago
RT @wcmartell Damn that Hollywood nepotism! First director Arthur Penn, then Sean Penn, who gets Kal Penn in, and he lets in Penn & Teller!
3 days ago
Damn that Hollywood nepotism! First director Arthur Penn, then Sean Penn, who gets Kal Penn in, and he lets in Penn & Teller!
3 days ago
I'm looking forKal Penn nude pictures.
3 days ago
Ok, Kal Penn's new job is better but I really liked him as Kutner D: And I really don't wanna wait for the new season of House MD >_<
3 days ago
It's actually spelled "Kutner", and according to Wikipedia the actor Kal Penn accepted a job at the White House and therefore had to leave.
3 days ago
Is @feliciaday the Twitter queen? One mention nets NPH 70k followers! (Actually I blame Kal Penn & John Cho) :)
3 days ago