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Kal Penn

Bio: Kal Penn (born Kalpen Suresh Modi) is an American actor, comedian, and former White House staff member in the Obama administration. He is best known for his roles as Kumar Patel in the Harold & Kumar movie franchise, Taj Mahal Badalandabad in Van Wilder and Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj,
Born: Sat, Apr 23 1977
Birthplace: Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Kal Penn is 47 years old
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Poster of The Underdoggs
The Underdoggs
Kal Penn was
46 in The Underdoggs
as 'Ryan Kauffman'.
Thu, Jan 25 2024
Poster of Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
Kal Penn was
45 in Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 01 2023
Poster of Smile
Smile
Kal Penn was
45 in Smile
as 'Dr. Morgan Desai'.
Fri, Sep 23 2022
Poster of Hot Mess Holiday
Hot Mess Holiday
Kal Penn was
44 in Hot Mess Holiday
as 'Kal Penn'.
Sat, Dec 11 2021
Poster of Untitled Horror Movie
Untitled Horror Movie
Kal Penn was
44 in Untitled Horror Movie
as 'Mark'.
Sat, Jun 12 2021
Poster of The Girl in the Woods
The Girl in the Woods
Kal Penn was
42 in The Girl in the Woods
Fri, Apr 17 2020
Poster of The Ashram
The Ashram
Kal Penn was
40 in The Ashram
as 'Nitin'.
Fri, Mar 02 2018
Poster of The Problem with Apu
The Problem with Apu
Kal Penn was
40 in The Problem with Apu
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 19 2017
Poster of The Layover
The Layover
Kal Penn was
40 in The Layover
as 'Anuj'.
Fri, Sep 01 2017
Poster of Once Upon a Time in Venice
Once Upon a Time in Venice
Kal Penn was
40 in Once Upon a Time in Venice
as 'Rajeesh'.
Thu, Jun 08 2017
Poster of Speech & Debate
Speech & Debate
Kal Penn was
39 in Speech & Debate
as 'James'.
Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of Better Off Single
Better Off Single
Kal Penn was
39 in Better Off Single
as 'Brice'.
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of The Girl in the Photographs
The Girl in the Photographs
Kal Penn was
38 in The Girl in the Photographs
as 'Peter Hemmings'.
Mon, Sep 14 2015
Poster of Emily & Tim
Emily & Tim
Kal Penn was
38 in Emily & Tim
as 'Tim (Segment 2)'.
Sat, Aug 29 2015
Poster of The Sisterhood of Night
The Sisterhood of Night
Kal Penn was
37 in The Sisterhood of Night
as 'Gordy Gambhir'.
Fri, Apr 10 2015
Poster of A Prayer for Rain
A Prayer for Rain
Kal Penn was
37 in A Prayer for Rain
as 'Motwani'.
Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of Dementamania
Dementamania
Kal Penn was
36 in Dementamania
Fri, Aug 23 2013
Poster of Harold & Kumars Yuletide Jamz
Harold & Kumars Yuletide Jamz
Kal Penn was
34 in Harold & Kumars Yuletide Jamz
as 'Kumar Patel'.
Fri, Nov 04 2011
Poster of A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
Kal Penn was
34 in A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
as 'Kumar Patel'.
Fri, Nov 04 2011
Poster of We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Kal Penn was
31 in We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam
Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam
Kal Penn was
31 in Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam
as 'Kumar'.
Tue, Jul 29 2008
Poster of Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Kal Penn was
31 in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
as 'Kumar Patel'.
Fri, Apr 25 2008
Poster of Epic Movie
Epic Movie
Kal Penn was
29 in Epic Movie
as 'Edward'.
Thu, Jan 25 2007
Poster of Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
Kal Penn was
29 in Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
as 'Taj Mahal Badalandabad'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Deck the Halls
Deck the Halls
Kal Penn was
29 in Deck the Halls
as 'Amit Sayid (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 22 2006
Poster of The Namesake
The Namesake
Kal Penn was
29 in The Namesake
as 'Gogol / Nikhil'.
Sat, Sep 02 2006
Poster of Superman Returns
Superman Returns
Kal Penn was
29 in Superman Returns
as 'Stanford'.
Wed, Jun 28 2006
Poster of Man About Town
Man About Town
Kal Penn was
29 in Man About Town
as 'Alan Fineberg'.
Thu, Jun 08 2006
Poster of Bachelor Party Vegas
Bachelor Party Vegas
Kal Penn was
29 in Bachelor Party Vegas
as 'Z-Bob'.
Tue, Apr 25 2006
Poster of Awesometown
Awesometown
Kal Penn was
28 in Awesometown
as 'Guy Reading Newspaper'.
Mon, Jan 23 2006
Poster of Sueno
Sueno
Kal Penn was
28 in Sueno
as 'Raj'.
Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of A Lot Like Love
A Lot Like Love
Kal Penn was
27 in A Lot Like Love
as 'Jeeter'.
Thu, Apr 21 2005
Poster of Son of the Mask
Son of the Mask
Kal Penn was
27 in Son of the Mask
as 'Jorge'.
Fri, Feb 11 2005
Poster of Dancing in Twilight
Dancing in Twilight
Kal Penn was
27 in Dancing in Twilight
as 'Sam'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Kal Penn was
27 in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
as 'Kumar Patel'.
Fri, Jul 02 2004
Poster of Where's the Party Yaar?
Where's the Party Yaar?
Kal Penn was
27 in Where's the Party Yaar?
as 'Mo'.
Mon, May 24 2004
Poster of Ball and Chain
Ball and Chain
Kal Penn was
27 in Ball and Chain
as 'Bobby'.
Fri, May 14 2004
Poster of Homeland Security
Homeland Security
Kal Penn was
26 in Homeland Security
as 'Harrison'.
Sun, Apr 11 2004
Poster of Love Don't Co$t a Thing
Love Don't Co$t a Thing
Kal Penn was
26 in Love Don't Co$t a Thing
as 'Kenneth Warman'.
Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of Malibu's Most Wanted
Malibu's Most Wanted
Kal Penn was
25 in Malibu's Most Wanted
as 'Hadji'.
Thu, Apr 10 2003
Poster of Regarding Ardy
Regarding Ardy
Kal Penn was
25 in Regarding Ardy
as 'Fred'.
Sat, Feb 01 2003
Poster of Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan
Kal Penn was
25 in Cosmopolitan
as 'Vandana's Fiancee'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of National Lampoon's Van Wilder
National Lampoon's Van Wilder
Kal Penn was
24 in National Lampoon's Van Wilder
as 'Taj Mahal Badalandabad'.
Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of American Desi
American Desi
Kal Penn was
23 in American Desi
as 'Ajay Pandya'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Express: Aisle to Glory
Express: Aisle to Glory
Kal Penn was
21 in Express: Aisle to Glory
as 'Jackie Newton'.
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Jodie
Jodie
Kal Penn will be
47+ in Jodie
as 'Sandeep (voice)'.
Unreleased
Poster of Trust Me, I'm a Doctor
Trust Me, I'm a Doctor
Kal Penn will be
47+ in Trust Me, I'm a Doctor
as 'Dr. Sandeep Kapoor'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Kal Penn was
46+ in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
as 'Ventakish (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2023
Poster of The Santa Clauses
The Santa Clauses
Kal Penn was
45+ in The Santa Clauses
as 'Simon Choksi'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 16 2022
Poster of Clarice
Clarice
Kal Penn was
43+ in Clarice
as 'Shaan Tripathi'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 11 2021
Poster of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Kal Penn was
43+ in Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2021
Poster of Kal Penn Approves This Message
Kal Penn Approves This Message
Kal Penn was
43+ in Kal Penn Approves This Message
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2020
Poster of Mira, Royal Detective
Mira, Royal Detective
Kal Penn was
42+ in Mira, Royal Detective
as 'Mikku (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 2020
Poster of Sunnyside
Sunnyside
Kal Penn was
42+ in Sunnyside
as 'Garrett Modi'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of A Little Late with Lilly Singh
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Kal Penn was
42+ in A Little Late with Lilly Singh
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kal Penn was
42+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Kal Penn was
42+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy
Kal Penn was
41+ in Fancy Nancy
as 'Mr. Singh (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Lie Detector
Lie Detector
Kal Penn was
40+ in Lie Detector
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 01 2018
Poster of Superhuman
Superhuman
Kal Penn was
40+ in Superhuman
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 12 2017
Poster of Designated Survivor
Designated Survivor
Kal Penn was
39+ in Designated Survivor
as 'Seth Wright'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of The $100,000 Pyramid
The $100,000 Pyramid
Kal Penn was
39+ in The $100,000 Pyramid
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2016
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Kal Penn was
39+ in Match Game
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
Kal Penn was
39+ in To Tell the Truth
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Kal Penn was
38+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of The Big Picture with Kal Penn
The Big Picture with Kal Penn
Kal Penn was
37+ in The Big Picture with Kal Penn
as 'Himself - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Kal Penn was
37+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Kal Penn was
37+ in Battle Creek
as 'Detective Fontanelle'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 2015
Poster of Deadbeat
Deadbeat
Kal Penn was
36+ in Deadbeat
as 'Clyde'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 09 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Kal Penn was
36+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of We Are Men
We Are Men
Kal Penn was
36+ in We Are Men
as 'Gil Bartis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 2013
Poster of Hollywood Game Night
Hollywood Game Night
Kal Penn was
36+ in Hollywood Game Night
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of The Big Brain Theory
The Big Brain Theory
Kal Penn was
36+ in The Big Brain Theory
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 01 2013
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Kal Penn was
34+ in Finding Your Roots
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Impractical Jokers
Impractical Jokers
Kal Penn was
34+ in Impractical Jokers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 15 2011
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Kal Penn was
34+ in American Horror Story
as 'Mac Marzara'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of New Girl
New Girl
Kal Penn was
34+ in New Girl
as 'Tripp'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Kal Penn was
33+ in Top Gear
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 21 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Kal Penn was
32+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Kal Penn was
30+ in The Big Bang Theory
as 'Kevin Campbell'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Kal Penn was
28+ in How I Met Your Mother
as 'Kevin Venkataraghavan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Kal Penn was
27+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of House
House
Kal Penn was
27+ in House
as 'Lawrence Kutner'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Tru Calling
Tru Calling
Kal Penn was
26+ in Tru Calling
as 'Steven'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 30 2003
Poster of All About the Andersons
All About the Andersons
Kal Penn was
26+ in All About the Andersons
as 'Doctor George'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 12 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Kal Penn was
25+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of 24
24
Kal Penn was
24+ in 24
as 'Ahmed Amar'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of Angel
Angel
Kal Penn was
22+ in Angel
as 'Young Man in Fez'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Kal Penn was
22+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Henry Chanoor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Independent Lens
Independent Lens
Kal Penn was
22+ in Independent Lens
as 'Jagdesh, Vandana's Fiancee'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 09 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Kal Penn was
20+ in The View
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Kal Penn was
19+ in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
as 'Hunt'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1997
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Kal Penn was
19+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as 'Prajeeb'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Spin City
Spin City
Kal Penn was
19+ in Spin City
as 'Buddy'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Kal Penn was
19+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of ER
ER
Kal Penn was
17+ in ER
as 'Narajan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Kal Penn was
15+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Kal Penn was
11+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning
Kal Penn was
1+ in CBS News Sunday Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1979