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Kal Penn (b. Kalpen Suresh Modi April 23, 1977, Montclair, New Jersey) is an American actor best known for his role in the film Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and its sequel, Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay. Penn also became series regular on House M.D. in 2007.

Penn is Indian descent and Gujarati culture and grew up in New Jersey where he attended the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Howell High School in Farmingdale and studied acting and performance. He later transferred to Freehold High School where he graduated in 1995.

Penn made his genre debut on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and also appeared on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, and Angel. In 2002, Penn connected with the teen audience alongside Ryan Reynolds and Tara Reid in National Lampooon's Van Wilder, and became known for his comedic roles. His breakout comedy role came in 2004, starring with John Cho in the stoner comedy Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle . Other notable roles include Son of the Mask, Superman Returns, The Namesake and Epic Movie.

External Links

• Kal Penn at Internet Movie Database.