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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 2023
Poster of Smile
Smile
Kal Penn was 45 in Smile as 'Dr. Morgan Desai'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2022
Poster of Hot Mess Holiday
Hot Mess Holiday
Kal Penn was 44 in Hot Mess Holiday as 'Kal Penn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 2021
Poster of Untitled Horror Movie
Untitled Horror Movie
Kal Penn was 44 in Untitled Horror Movie as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2020
Poster of The Ashram
The Ashram
Kal Penn was 40 in The Ashram as 'Nitin'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 2017
Poster of The Layover
The Layover
Kal Penn was 40 in The Layover as 'Anuj'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 2017
Poster of Speech & Debate
Speech & Debate
Kal Penn was 39 in Speech & Debate as 'James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of Better Off Single
Better Off Single
Kal Penn was 39 in Better Off Single as 'Brice'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 2015
Poster of Emily & Tim
Emily & Tim
Kal Penn was 38 in Emily & Tim as 'Tim (Segment 2)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of Dementamania
Dementamania
Kal Penn was 36 in Dementamania
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2008
Poster of Epic Movie
Epic Movie
Kal Penn was 29 in Epic Movie as 'Edward'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Deck the Halls
Deck the Halls
Kal Penn was 29 in Deck the Halls as 'Amit Sayid (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 2006
Poster of The Namesake
The Namesake
Kal Penn was 29 in The Namesake as 'Gogol / Nikhil'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 2006
Poster of Superman Returns
Superman Returns
Kal Penn was 29 in Superman Returns as 'Stanford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2006
Poster of Man About Town
Man About Town
Kal Penn was 29 in Man About Town as 'Alan Fineberg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 2006
Poster of Bachelor Party Vegas
Bachelor Party Vegas
Kal Penn was 29 in Bachelor Party Vegas as 'Z-Bob'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 2006
Poster of Awesometown
Awesometown
Kal Penn was 28 in Awesometown as 'Guy Reading Newspaper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 2006
Poster of Sueno
Sueno
Kal Penn was 28 in Sueno as 'Raj'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2005
Poster of Dancing in Twilight
Dancing in Twilight
Kal Penn was 27 in Dancing in Twilight as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 24 2004
Poster of Ball and Chain
Ball and Chain
Kal Penn was 27 in Ball and Chain as 'Bobby'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 2004
Poster of Homeland Security
Homeland Security
Kal Penn was 26 in Homeland Security as 'Harrison'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 2003
Poster of Regarding Ardy
Regarding Ardy
Kal Penn was 25 in Regarding Ardy as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2003
Poster of Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan
Kal Penn was 25 in Cosmopolitan as 'Vandana's Fiancee'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of American Desi
American Desi
Kal Penn was 23 in American Desi as 'Ajay Pandya'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Jodie
Jodie
Kal Penn will be 47+ in Jodie as 'Sandeep (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 16 2022
Poster of Clarice
Clarice
Kal Penn was 43+ in Clarice as 'Shaan Tripathi'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 2020
Poster of Sunnyside
Sunnyside
Kal Penn was 42+ in Sunnyside as 'Garrett Modi'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Kal Penn was 42+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy
Kal Penn was 41+ in Fancy Nancy as 'Mr. Singh (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Lie Detector
Lie Detector
Kal Penn was 40+ in Lie Detector as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 01 2018
Poster of Superhuman
Superhuman
Kal Penn was 40+ in Superhuman as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 12 2017
Poster of Designated Survivor
Designated Survivor
Kal Penn was 39+ in Designated Survivor as 'Seth Wright'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 27 2016
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Kal Penn was 39+ in Match Game as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Kal Penn was 37+ in Battle Creek as 'Detective Fontanelle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 2015
Poster of Deadbeat
Deadbeat
Kal Penn was 36+ in Deadbeat as 'Clyde'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Impractical Jokers
Impractical Jokers
Kal Penn was 34+ in Impractical Jokers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of New Girl
New Girl
Kal Penn was 34+ in New Girl as 'Tripp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Kal Penn was 33+ in Top Gear
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of House
House
Kal Penn was 27+ in House as 'Lawrence Kutner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Tru Calling
Tru Calling
Kal Penn was 26+ in Tru Calling as 'Steven'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 12 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Kal Penn was 25+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of 24
24
Kal Penn was 24+ in 24 as 'Ahmed Amar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of Angel
Angel
Kal Penn was 22+ in Angel as 'Young Man in Fez'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 09 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Kal Penn was 20+ in The View as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Spin City
Spin City
Kal Penn was 19+ in Spin City as 'Buddy'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of ER
ER
Kal Penn was 17+ in ER as 'Narajan'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1979