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Kal Penn - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 23, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | Montclair, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Kal Penn's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring as Kumar Patel in the 'Harold & Kumar' film series and as a White House staff member under President Barack Obama. |
Intro
Kal Penn is an American actor, author, and former White House staff member, best known for his roles in the 'Harold & Kumar' film series and for serving in the Obama administration.
Early Life & Background
Kal Penn was born Kalpen Suresh Modi to Indian immigrant parents. He attended Howell High School and later graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he double-majored in film and sociology.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Kumar Patel in 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' (2004) and its sequels.
- Recurring roles on television series such as 'House' and 'Designated Survivor'.
- Served as Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2011.
- Authored the memoir 'You Can't Be Serious' (2021).
Trivia
- Kal Penn temporarily left acting to work at the White House.
- He is an outspoken advocate for Asian American representation in media.
- Kal Penn publicly came out as gay in 2021.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Kal Penn?
Kal Penn is 48 years old.
When was Kal Penn born?
Kal Penn was born the 23 April 1977.
Where is Kal Penn from?
Montclair, New Jersey, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 23rd, 1977, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 23, 1977, a tragic event known as the Ethiopian Student Massacre occurred, where government forces killed numerous students protesting against the regime. This event highlighted the political repression in Ethiopia during that period.
- Day of the week: April 23rd, 1977 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston
- #1 UK song: Knowing Me, Knowing You by Abba
- Popular movie: Annie Hall directed by Woody Allen
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