Kal Penn Biography
Kalpen Suresh Modi aka Kal Penn is former civil servant, an American actor, comedian, and producer. Kalpen gained popularity for his role portraying Lawrence Kutner on the television program House. He has played the role of Kumar Patel in the film series Harold & Kumar.
Kal is also performed in the acclaimed film The Namesake. Apart from acting, Kal has taught (as a visiting lecturer) at the University of Pennsylvania in the Cinema Studies Program.
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Quick facts about Kal Penn
- Real name: Kalpen Suresh Modi
- Popular name: Kal Penn
- Place of birth: Montclair, New Jersey, United States.
- Birthday: 23rd April 1977
- Age: 45 years
- Father:Suresh Modi
- Mother: Asmita Modi
- Wife: To be updated
- Sexual orientation: to be updated
Kal Penn Age
The former civil servant was born on 23rd April 1977 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Therefore, he is 45 years years old.
Kal Penn Family
Kal is the son of Suresh Modi (father) and Asmita Modi (mother). He has a sibling named Pulin Modi.
Kal Penn Wife
Well, there are speculations that the comedian is gay. However, he has not openly clarified his sexual orientation. This section will be updated soon.
Kal Penn brother
Kal has one brother, Pulin Modi.
Actor Kal Penn career
Kal first featured film debut was in 1988. He also featured in the television series called Express: Aisle to Glory. This gave him a breakthrough and has since been featured in other movies like American Desi, Van Wilder, the final episode of The Lonely Island, Malibu’s Most Wanted, A Lot Like Love among others. Although he featured in Deck the Halls, he is uncredited.
Kal Penn Movies and TV Shows
| Title of Movie/TV show | Role |
| Freshman | Ajay |
| Cosmopolitan | Vandana’s Fiancé |
| Hector | Kendal Cunningham |
| Homeland Security | Harrison |
| Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle | Kumar Patel |
| Dancing in Twilight | Sam |
| Brookfield | Kumar Zimmerman |
| Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Prajeeb |
| NYPD Blue | Solomon Al-Ramahi |
| The Danny Comden Project | Max |
| The Big Brain Theory | Host |
| The Big Bang Theory | Dr. Campbell |
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Kal Penn Death
There is no information that Kal is dead. He is still alive, healthy and is working on new projects.
Kal Penn Personal Life
He maintains a low profile hence not much is known about him. This information will soon be updated.
Kal Penn Comedy Movies
- Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
- Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj
- National Lampoon’s Van Wilder
- The Namesake
- Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
- Epic Movie
- A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
- Son of the Mask
- Malibu’s Most Wanted
- Love Don’t Cost a Thing
- Superman Returns
- A Lot like Love
- American Desi
- The Girl In The Photographs
- Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain
- Dude, Where’s the Party?
- Bachelor Party Vegas
- Once Upon a Time in Venice
- Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam
- The Sisterhood of Night
- The Ashram
- Man About Town
- Better Off Single
- Speech & Debate
- Dancing in Twilight
- Ball & Chain
- Express: Aisle to Glory
- The Problem with Apu
- Dementamania
- Emily & Tim
- Sueño
- Homeland Security
- Awesometown
- Cosmopolitan
- Two Sisters
- Freshmen
- The Call
- Hector
- Badger
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Kal Penn New Show
The Big Bang Theory is Kal’s latest show.
Kal Penn net worth
Although Kal is a seasoned actor there is no information about his wealth.
Kal Penn Nationality
He is an American.