Kal Penn

    Kal Penn (né Kalpen Suresh Modi) is an American actor and former White House staff member in President Barack Obama's administration. He rose to fame starring in the popular comedy movies Van Wilder (2002) and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) and the television series House from 2007 to 2009. He is also well known for taking a hiatus from acting to work in several roles in President Barack Obama's administration. After his hiatus, he appeared on the television series How I Met Your Mother from 2011 to 2014, Designated Survivor (2016-2019) and Clarice (2021).
    Kal Penn Reveals Which of the Stand-Up Comedians in 'Sunnyside' Makes Him Laugh the Most
    Kal Penn on How Asking a Hollywood Connection for Dating Advice Nearly Led Him to an Escort Service
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    Kal Penn Danced with a Strawberry at Harry Styles Concert: 'There Might Have Been Two Vodkas Involved'
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    See How the Stars Are Celebrating Diwali in 2022, Including Mindy Kaling, Padma Lakshmi and Kal Penn
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    Horror Sensation 'Smile' Scares Up Over $200 Million at the Global Box Office
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    Behind Kal Penn's Leap from 'House' to White House
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    Kumar Goes to the White House!
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    Cardi B Offers to Officiate Kal Penn's Wedding: 'I'm Licensed to Do That So ... Let Me Know'
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    Kal Penn Wants a 'Gigantic Indian Wedding' — and Also to Protect His Husband-to-Be's Privacy
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    Kal Penn on His Childhood, Racism (and Progress) in Hollywood and Obama's 'Uplifting' White House
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    Kal Penn Recalls First Time Feeling Represented On Screen: 'Maybe I Can Do That Too'
    Kal Penn and guest attend Los Angeles Clippers v New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on March 24, 2019 in New York City.
    Kal Penn Reveals He's Engaged to Fiancé Josh and Details Their First Date in New Book
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    'Sunnyside' 's Kal Penn Says Viral Wrapping Paper Hack Is a Fail: 'Twitter Gift Wrap Trick Was BS'
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    'Sunnyside' 's Kal Penn Admits to Hiring a Coach to Help Him Throw Opening Pitch at Mets Game
    Kal Penn Reveals Which of the Stand-Up Comedians in 'Sunnyside' Makes Him Laugh the Most
    Kal Penn Reveals Which of the Stand-Up Comedians in 'Sunnyside' Makes Him Laugh the Most
    Harold & Kumar' Go to the Moon? Kal Penn Reveals His Vision for Potential Fourth Film
    'Harold & Kumar' Go to the Moon? Kal Penn Reveals His Vision for Potential Fourth Film
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    People Now: See All the Photos of Archie's First Official Outing   - Watch the Full Episode
    Sunnyside's Kal Penn Hopes to 'Bring People Together' Through New Sitcom on Immigration
    'Sunnyside' 's Kal Penn Hopes to 'Bring People Together' Through New Sitcom on Immigration
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    Top Obama Adviser Consulted on 'Designated Survivor' 's Netflix Reboot, Adding West Wing Rats and Hanky Panky
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    Janet Jackson, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B and More Slated to Headline 2018 Global Citizen Festival
    2016 Global Citizen Festival In Central Park To End Extreme Poverty By 2030 - VIP Lounge
    Kal Penn Shares Old Scripts to Blast Hollywood Typecasting: 'They Were Awful!'
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    Kal Penn Raises Over $300,000 for Syrian Refugees After Troll Told Him He 'Didn't Belong' in U.S.
    2016 Global Citizen Festival In Central Park To End Extreme Poverty By 2030 - VIP Lounge
    Actor Kal Penn Reveals Secrets of the White House: 'There's No Late-Night Food Delivery'
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    'Harold & Kumar' a Decade Later: 10 Ways the Cinematic Fast Food Journey Was Ahead of Its Time