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 »
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
