Kal Penn

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Kal was born and raised in New Jersey, US. His parents immigrated to America from India. His mother works for a perfume company, as a fragrance evaluator, and his father is an engineer.He attended the Freehold Regional High School District's Performing Arts High School where he participated in the school's theater productions. In 1995, he moved to Los Angeles to study at the UCLA's prestigious School of Theatre, Film and Television. He majored in film and sociology.He began his acting career in several indie films. His breakthrough film role came in the comedy Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Several Harold & Kumar films have followed. He went on to appear for 2 years in the television series House M.D.. He developed an interest in politics from his grandparents who marched for India's independence. In 2009, he joined the Obama administration as an Associate Director.  See full bio on IMDb »

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Guy Who Robbed Kal Penn -- Stop, SlammerTime

Guy Who Robbed Kal Penn -- Stop, SlammerTime

The guy who pulled a gun on Kal Penn -- and stole his wallet and government issued cell phone -- has been sentenced to 3 years in prison ... because everyone knows you don't mess with Kumar.The… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice - 314 days ago
'Kumar' Actor's Gun-Toting Robber Pleads Guilty

'Kumar' Actor's Gun-Toting Robber Pleads Guilty

Kal Penn -- aka Kumar from the White Castle movies -- has the taste of sweet justice on his lips ... because the dude who robbed him at GUNPOINT last year just pled guilty to the crime.  … READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice - 420 days ago
Harold vs. Kumar: Who'd You Rather?

Harold vs. Kumar: Who'd You Rather?

Stars of the "Harold & Kumar" film franchise John Cho and Kal Penn reunited at White Castle the same event in Burbank on Monday.Question is ...  READ MORE >

Who'd You Rather?, Beauty - 644 days ago
Kal Penn -- Feelin' 'Good' After Robbery

Kal Penn -- Feelin' 'Good' After Robbery

Kal Penn wasn't sweating after being robbed at gunpoint in Washington D.C. yesterday -- in fact, dude told cameras he was doing "good" after the entire ordeal. A little thing like robbery ain't… READ MORE >

Paparazzi Video - 770 days ago
Secret Service Investigating Kal Penn Robbery

Secret Service Investigating Kal Penn Robbery

The scumbag who robbed Kal Penn at gunpoint in D.C. yesterday picked the wrong guy to mess with -- law enforcement sources tell TMZ the Secret Service is now on the case. Turns out, the bad guy… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, Exclusives - 770 days ago
'Kumar' Actor Robbed at Gunpoint in D.C.

'Kumar' Actor Robbed at Gunpoint in D.C.

TMZ has learned Kal Penn -- aka Kumar from that "White Castle" movie -- was robbed at gunpoint  early this morning while walking in a neighborhood in Washington D.C. Law enforcement sources… READ MORE >

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