Kal Penn, an American actor and public servant, was born in Montclair, New Jersey in 1977.
Kal Penn was born Kalpen Suresh Modi on April 23, 1977, in Montclaire, New Jersey, USA. Kal Penn is an Indian-American actor, chef, producer, and government servant. He has played the iconic TV character Lawrence Kutner on the show 'House,' as well as Kumar Patel in the film series 'Harold & Kumar.' He has also gained widespread appreciation for his work on the film 'The Namesake.' Penn has also taught in the Cinema Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Penn was an Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Engagement from April 2009 until July 2011.
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