Kal Penn
Actor · Executive Producer · Creator
Born Apr 23, 1977 · Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Active 1994–present
Kalpen Suresh Modi (born April 23, 1977) is an American actor, author, comedian, and former White House staff member in the Obama administration. He is best known for his role as Kumar Patel in the Harold & Kumar movie franchise.
Filmography
Trust Me, I'm a Doctor (2026) — Dr. Sandeep Kapoor · Executive ProducerHouse (2004) — Lawrence KutnerThe Big Bang Theory (2007) — Kevin CampbellAmerican Horror Story (2011) — Mac MarzaraHow I Met Your Mother (2005) — Kevin VenkataraghavanLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Henry ChanoorBuffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) — Hunt24 (2001) — Ahmed AmarSmile (2022) — Dr. Morgan DesaiSabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) — PrajeebNew Girl (2011) — TrippAngel (1999) — Young Man in FezER (1994) — NarajanHarold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) — Kumar PatelLove Don't Co$t a Thing (2003) — Kenneth WarmanDesignated Survivor (2016) — Seth WrightA Lot Like Love (2005) — JeeterSuperman Returns (2006) — StanfordScott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) — Ventakish (voice)Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) — Kumar PatelNational Lampoon's Van Wilder (2002) — Taj Mahal BadalandabadA Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) — Kumar PatelSpin City (1996) — BuddyTru Calling (2003) — Steven