Kal Penn

Born: 1977-04-23

Kal Penn (born Kalpen Suresh Modi) is an American actor, comedian, and former White House staff member in the Obama administration. He is best known for his roles as Kumar Patel in the Harold & Kumar movie franchise, Taj Mahal Badalandabad in Van Wilder and Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj,


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The Layover

as Anuj
Released: 2017-09-01

When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find...

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as Dr. Morgan Desai
Released: 2022-09-23

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts...

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The Underdoggs

as Ryan Kauffman
Released: 2024-01-25

Jaycen 'Two Js' Jennings is a washed-up former pro football star who has hit rock bottom. When...

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as Stanford
Released: 2006-06-28

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that...

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Epic Movie

as Edward
Released: 2007-01-25

When Edward, Peter, Lucy and Susan each follow their own path, they end up finding themselves at...

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as Kumar Patel
Released: 2008-04-25

Having satisfied their urge for White Castle, Harold and Kumar jump on a plane to catch up with...

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as Kumar Patel
Released: 2004-05-30

Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and...

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Son of the Mask

as Jorge
Released: 2005-02-18

Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the...

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Love Don't Co$t a Thing

as Kenneth Warman
Released: 2003-12-12

High school loser pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

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National Lampoon's Van Wilder

as Taj Mahal Badalandabad
Released: 2002-03-29

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but...

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Once Upon a Time in Venice

as Rajeesh
Released: 2017-06-08

Steve Ford is a private detective in Venice Beach, Calif., who's good with the ladies, bad with...

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Deck the Halls

as Amit Sayid (uncredited)
Released: 2006-11-22

Determined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters...

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A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

as Kumar Patel
Released: 2011-11-04

Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another...

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Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj

as Taj Mahal Badalandabad
Released: 2006-12-01

Taj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in...

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Malibu's Most Wanted

as Hadji Amerislani
Released: 2003-04-10

A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a...

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A Lot Like Love

as Jeeter
Released: 2005-04-21

On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide...

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The Namesake

as Gogol / Nikhil
Released: 2006-09-02

After moving from Calcutta to New York, members of the Ganguli family maintain a delicate...

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Man About Town

as Alan Fineberg
Released: 2006-06-08

A top Hollywood talent agent finds his cushy existence threatened when he discovers that his...

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Untitled Horror Movie

as Mark
Released: 2021-06-12

Set on computer screens and found footage style content, the movie follows six actors who decide...

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The Girl in the Photographs

as Peter Hemmings
Released: 2015-09-14

Small-town store clerk Colleen is eager to escape her tedious existence and annoying boyfriend....

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Speech & Debate

as James
Released: 2017-04-07

Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, an...

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The Sisterhood of Night

as Gordy Gambhir
Released: 2015-04-10

When a teenage girl says she's the victim of a secret network called The Sisterhood of Night, a...

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Bachelor Party Vegas

as Z-Bob
Released: 2006-04-25

A planned evening of debauchery in Las Vegas to celebrate their best friend's wedding goes...

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Emily & Tim

as Tim (Segment 2)
Released: 2015-08-29

The movie is comprised of six vignettes. A look at the tumultuous marriage of Tim and Emily...

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A Prayer for Rain

as Motwani
Released: 2014-12-05

Thirty years on from the 1984 Union Carbide plant malfunction, the consequences of which are...

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The Ashram

as Nitin
Released: 2018-03-02

After receiving a cryptic message, American skeptic Jamie travels to the Indian Himalayas to...

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Sueno

as Raj
Released: 2005-09-30

A Mexican immigrant new to Los Angeles enters into a love triangle with two very different women.

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The Problem with Apu

as Self
Released: 2017-11-19

In the history of “The Simpsons,” few characters outside the title family have had as much...

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Awesometown

as Guy Reading Newspaper
Released: 2006-01-23

In May, 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox.

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We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial

as Self
Released: 2009-01-18

A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United...

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Better Off Single

as Brice
Released: 2016-10-07

A comedy that follows a man on a mission of self-discovery that results in hallucinations,...

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Homeland Security

as Harrison
Released: 2004-04-11

Admiral McKee is retired, when following the events of 9/11 he receives a call from the White...

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Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam

as Kumar
Released: 2008-07-29

This 12 minute short was released as part of the Choose Your Own Adventure option on the H&K...

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Ball and Chain

as Bobby
Released: 2004-05-14

Somewhere in the middle of Texas, Ameet (Sunil Malhotra) and Saima (Lisa Ray) have a problem....

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American Desi

as Ajay Pandya
Released: 2001-01-01

College freshman Krishna Reddy, who has never cared for his Indian-American cultural heritage,...

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Hot Mess Holiday

as uncredited
Released: 2021-12-11

A jilted woman and her friends end up with a 35-carat blood diamond during Diwali, but when it...

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Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong

as Self
Released: 2023-02-01

Black Eyed Peas, Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert, Fortune Feimster, Jason Biggs, Jenny Mollen,...

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Dementamania

as uncredited
Released: 2013-08-23

A frustrated office worker finds himself caught between the realms of his deranged imagination...

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Regarding Ardy

as Fred
Released: 2003-02-01

In The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try...

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Dancing in Twilight

as Sam
Released: 2005-01-01

When the wife of Indian immigrant Matt Singh dies suddenly (having kept her illness a secret),...

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The Girl in the Woods

as uncredited
Released: 2020-04-17

Preteen Carrie as she learns under the mentorship of reclusive Arthur Dean (A.D.) to reclaim her...

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Harold & Kumars Yuletide Jamz

as Kumar
Released: 2011-11-04

Join Harold & Kumar as they sing all of your favorite holiday classics... and some songs they...

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Express: Aisle to Glory

as Jackie Newton
Released: 1998-07-01

PBA Films and renowned bagging filmmaker Jonathan Buss bring the heart-pounding action of pro...

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Where's the Party Yaar?

as Mo
Released: 2004-05-24

In a small village in India, Hari Patel visits an astrologer before his big trip to America....

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Henry Chanoor
First aired: 1999-09-20

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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The Daily Show

as Self - Guest Host
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as Self
First aired: 2005-01-03

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Late Late Show with James Corden

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2015-03-23

Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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New Girl

as Tripp
First aired: 2011-09-20

Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in...

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

as Hunt
First aired: 1997-03-10

Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will...

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American Horror Story

as Mac Marzara
First aired: 2011-10-05

An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Designated Survivor

as Seth Wright
First aired: 2016-09-21

Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States...

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How I Met Your Mother

as Kevin Venkataraghavan
First aired: 2005-09-19

A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four...

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Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

as Prajeeb
First aired: 1996-09-27

On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her...

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House

as Lawrence Kutner
First aired: 2004-11-16

Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of...

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The Big Bang Theory

as Kevin Campbell
First aired: 2007-09-24

Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that...

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A Little Late with Lilly Singh

as Self
First aired: 2019-09-16

The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A...

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Spin City

as Buddy
First aired: 1996-09-17

Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall...

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Tru Calling

as Steven
First aired: 2003-10-30

A university graduate working in the city morgue is able to repeat the same day over again to...

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Finding Your Roots

as Self
First aired: 2012-03-24

Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost...

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24

as Ahmed Amar
First aired: 2001-11-06

Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each...

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Angel

as Young Man in Fez
First aired: 1999-10-05

The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with...

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Mira, Royal Detective

as Mikku (voice)
First aired: 2020-03-20

A brave and resourceful girl becomes a royal detective in India after solving a mystery that...

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The $100,000 Pyramid

as Self
First aired: 2016-06-27

In $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your...

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ER

as Narajan
First aired: 1994-09-19

ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by...

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

as Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice)
First aired: 2023-11-17

Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, only to find out her seven evil exes...

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To Tell the Truth

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 2016-06-14

A modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be...

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Hollywood Game Night

as Self
First aired: 2013-07-11

Two contestants are transported from their everyday lives into a once-in-a-lifetime night of fun...

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Clarice

as Shaan Tripathi
First aired: 2021-02-11

In 1993, six months after the events of The Silence of the Lambs, FBI Agent Clarice Starling...

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The View

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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Impractical Jokers

as Self
First aired: 2011-12-15

This hidden-camera series follows four lifelong friends -- Brian "Q"' Quinn, James "Murr"'...

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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

as uncredited
First aired: 2021-01-07

Hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, celebrity contestants spin the wheel and solve word puzzles...

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Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2019-09-09

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...

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The Santa Clauses

as Simon Choksi
First aired: 2022-11-16

After nearly three decades of being Santa Claus, Scott Calvin’s magic begins to falter. As he...

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Match Game

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 2016-06-26

A modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match...

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Independent Lens

as Jagdesh
First aired: 1999-08-09

This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number...

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Independent Lens

as Vandana's Fiancee
First aired: 1999-08-09

This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number...

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Fancy Nancy

as Mr. Singh (voice)
First aired: 2018-07-13

Meet Nancy Clancy, a high-spirited young girl whose imagination and enthusiasm for all that is...

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Battle Creek

as Detective Fontanelle
First aired: 2015-03-01

In this mismatched buddy cop dramedy, an amazingly handsome, happy-go-lucky FBI agent is paired...

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All About the Andersons

as Doctor George
First aired: 2003-09-12

As soon as single dad Anthony moves back into his parents' home to provide a stable environment...

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Superhuman

as Self - Host
First aired: 2017-06-12

Contestants who possess a distinct, nearly super-human ability in fields such as memory,...

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We Are Men

as Gil Bartis
First aired: 2013-09-30

We Are Men is about four single guys living in a short-term apartment complex who unexpectedly...

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Top Gear

as uncredited
First aired: 2010-11-21

Hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in...

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Deadbeat

as Clyde
First aired: 2014-04-09

Kevin Pacalioglu may have no money and no clue, but he can see dead people, so that’s pretty...

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The Big Picture with Kal Penn

as Himself - Host
First aired: 2015-03-30

With the explosion of infographics and big data, maps aren't just about geography anymore. They...

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The Big Brain Theory

as Self - Host
First aired: 2013-05-01

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Kal Penn Approves This Message

as Self - Host
First aired: 2020-09-22

A smart, irreverent unscripted comedy series that explores issues relevant to Millennial and...

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Sunnyside

as Garrett Modi
First aired: 2019-09-26

A disgraced New York politician who was the city's youngest city councilman in history until he...

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