Kal Penn
Kal Penn is an American actor known for his roles in both film and television. He gained fame for his performances in 'Harold & Kumar' series and as Dr. Lawrence Kutner on 'House.' His career spans comedy and drama, showcasing his versatility. Penn is also... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Celebrity Weakest LinkA rapid-fire quiz show in which eight celebrities compete to win up to one million dollars for the charity of... |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2024 |
The UnderdoggsJaycen 'Two Js' Jennings is a washed-up former pro football star who has hit rock bottom. When sentenced to community... |
Ryan Kauffman | |
| 2023 |
Scott Pilgrim Takes OffScott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, only to find out her seven evil exes stand in... |
Ventakish (voice) | |
| 2023 |
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary SingalongBlack Eyed Peas, Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert, Fortune Feimster, Jason Biggs, Jenny Mollen, Julianne Hough, Kal Penn, The Muppets, NE-YO,... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
The Santa ClausesAfter nearly three decades of being Santa Claus, Scott Calvin’s magic begins to falter. As he struggles to keep up... |
Simon Choksi | |
| 2022 |
SmileAfter witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. |
Dr. Morgan Desai | |
| 2021 |
Hot Mess HolidayA jilted woman and her friends end up with a 35-carat blood diamond during Diwali, but when it goes missing,... |
Kal Penn | |
| 2021 |
Untitled Horror MovieSet on computer screens and found footage style content, the movie follows six actors who decide to shoot their own... |
Mark | |
| 2021 |
ClariceIn 1993, six months after the events of The Silence of the Lambs, FBI Agent Clarice Starling returns to the... |
Shaan Tripathi | |
| 2021 |
Clarice: Behind the Scenes with Stars and ProducersA look at the personal story of FBI agent Clarice Starling, as she returns to the field about a year... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Celebrity Wheel of FortuneHosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White, celebrity contestants spin the wheel and solve word puzzles for a chance to... |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2021 |
Name That TuneA revival of the American television game show that put two contestants against each other to test their knowledge of... |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2020 |
IndustryIn the cutthroat world of international finance, a group of young graduates compete for a limited set of permanent positions... |
Jay 'Jonah' Atterbury | |
| 2020 |
Kal Penn Approves This MessageA smart, irreverent unscripted comedy series that explores issues relevant to Millennial and GenZ voters. Each episode consists of comedic... |
Self - Host | |
| 2020 |
The Girl in the WoodsPreteen Carrie as she learns under the mentorship of reclusive Arthur Dean (A.D.) to reclaim her power and defend herself... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
Who Wants to Be a MillionaireHosted by Jimmy Kimmel, celebrities play to win a million dollars for a charity of their choosing. Contestants have 15... |
Self - Contestant | |
| 2020 |
Mira, Royal DetectiveA brave and resourceful girl becomes a royal detective in India after solving a mystery that saved the kingdom's young... |
Mikku (voice) | |
| 2019 |
SunnysideA disgraced New York politician who was the city's youngest city councilman in history until he was brought down by... |
Garrett Modi | |
| 2019 |
A Little Late with Lilly SinghThe comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life,"... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self - Guest Host | |
| 2019 |
Tamron HallFormer news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2018 |
Fancy NancyMeet Nancy Clancy, a high-spirited young girl whose imagination and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite transforms the ordinary into... |
Mr. Singh (voice) | |
| 2018 |
The AshramAfter receiving a cryptic message, American skeptic Jamie travels to the Indian Himalayas to pick up on the trail of... |
Nitin | |
| 2017 |
The Problem with ApuIn the history of “The Simpsons,” few characters outside the title family have had as much cultural impact as Apu... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
The LayoverWhen their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the... |
Anuj | |
| 2017 |
SuperhumanContestants who possess a distinct, nearly super-human ability in fields such as memory, hearing, taste, touch, smell, sight, and more... |
Self - Host | |
| 2017 |
Once Upon a Time in VeniceSteve Ford is a private detective in Venice Beach, Calif., who's good with the ladies, bad with the punches and... |
Rajeesh | |
| 2017 |
Speech & DebateFrustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, an unlikely trio set out... |
James | |
| 2016 |
Better Off SingleA comedy that follows a man on a mission of self-discovery that results in hallucinations, flashbacks and fantasies in his... |
Brice | |
| 2016 |
Designated SurvivorTom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the... |
Seth Wright | |
| 2016 |
The $100,000 PyramidIn $100,000 Pyramid, contestants are in teams of two. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Match GameA modern reboot of the classic 70s game show that features two contestants attempting to match the answers of six... |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2016 |
To Tell the TruthA modern reimagination of the classic game show. In each round, a celebrity panel will be presented with three people... |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2015 |
The Girl in the PhotographsSmall-town store clerk Colleen is eager to escape her tedious existence and annoying boyfriend. Then gruesome photos of murdered women... |
Peter Hemmings | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
Emily & TimThe movie is comprised of six vignettes. A look at the tumultuous marriage of Tim and Emily Hanratty over half... |
Tim (Segment 2) | |
| 2015 |
The Sisterhood of NightWhen a teenage girl says she's the victim of a secret network called The Sisterhood of Night, a quiet suburban... |
Gordy Gambhir | |
| 2015 |
The Big Picture with Kal PennWith the explosion of infographics and big data, maps aren't just about geography anymore. They can tell us all kinds... |
Himself - Host | |
| 2015 |
The Late Late Show with James CordenOnce Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2015 |
Battle CreekIn this mismatched buddy cop dramedy, an amazingly handsome, happy-go-lucky FBI agent is paired with a local, hard scrabble Michigan... |
Detective Fontanelle | |
| 2014 |
A Prayer for RainThirty years on from the 1984 Union Carbide plant malfunction, the consequences of which are tragically ongoing, A Prayer for... |
Motwani | |
| 2014 |
DeadbeatKevin Pacalioglu may have no money and no clue, but he can see dead people, so that’s pretty cool. Faced... |
Clyde | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
We Are MenWe Are Men is about four single guys living in a short-term apartment complex who unexpectedly find camaraderie over their... |
Gil Bartis | |
| 2013 |
DementamaniaA frustrated office worker finds himself caught between the realms of his deranged imagination and the mundane reality of his... |
Unknown character | |
| 2013 |
Hollywood Game NightTwo contestants are transported from their everyday lives into a once-in-a-lifetime night of fun and celebration as they play party... |
Self | |
| 2013 | Self - Host | ||
| 2012 |
Finding Your RootsNoted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Impractical JokersThis hidden-camera series follows four lifelong friends -- Brian "Q"' Quinn, James "Murr"' Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano --... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
A Very Harold & Kumar ChristmasSix years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends... |
Kumar Patel | |
| 2011 |
Harold & Kumars Yuletide JamzJoin Harold & Kumar as they sing all of your favorite holiday classics... and some songs they just made up... |
Kumar Patel | |
| 2011 |
American Horror StoryAn anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum,... |
Mac Marzara | |
| 2011 |
New GirlJessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with... |
Tripp | |
| 2010 |
Top GearHosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in extreme stunts, intense challenges... |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln MemorialA public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America at... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Harold & Kumar Go to AmsterdamEver wonder what would have happened if Harold & Kumar had not been sent to Guantanamo and simply made it... |
Kumar | |
| 2008 |
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo BayHaving satisfied their urge for White Castle, Harold and Kumar jump on a plane to catch up with Harold's love... |
Kumar Patel | |
| 2007 |
The Big Bang TheoryPhysicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves... |
Kevin Campbell | |
| 2007 |
Epic MovieWhen the Pevensie siblings each follow their own path, they find themselves at Willy's Chocolate Factory. Walking through a wardrobe,... |
Edward | |
| 2006 |
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of TajTaj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue... |
Taj Mahal Badalandabad | |
| 2006 |
Deck the HallsDetermined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many... |
Amit Sayid (uncredited) | |
| 2006 |
The NamesakeThe American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to... |
Gogol / Nikhil | |
| 2006 |
Superman ReturnsSuperman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest... |
Stanford | |
| 2006 |
Man About TownA top Hollywood talent agent finds his cushy existence threatened when he discovers that his wife is cheating on him... |
Alan Fineberg | |
| 2006 |
Bachelor Party VegasA planned evening of debauchery in Las Vegas to celebrate their best friend's wedding goes horribly -- but hilariously --... |
Z-Bob | |
| 2006 |
AwesometownIn May 2005, The Dudes were hired to create a pilot for Fox. |
Guy Reading Newspaper | |
| 2005 |
SuenoA Mexican immigrant new to Los Angeles enters into a love triangle with two very different women. |
Raj | |
| 2005 |
How I Met Your MotherA father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best... |
Kevin Venkataraghavan | |
| 2005 |
A Lot Like LoveOn a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they... |
Jeeter | |
| 2005 |
Son of the MaskTim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then... |
Jorge | |
| 2005 |
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson,... |
Self | |
| 2005 |
Dancing in TwilightWhen the wife of Indian immigrant Matt Singh dies suddenly (having kept her illness a secret), the successful businessman suddenly... |
Sam | |
| 2004 |
HouseDr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital... |
Lawrence Kutner | |
| 2004 |
Harold & Kumar Go to White CastleNerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find themselves utterly bewitched by a commercial... |
Kumar Patel | |
| 2004 |
The SoupWith this satirical series, the E! Entertainment Network returns to a format they helped create with the popular '90s show... |
Self | |
| 2004 |
Ball and ChainSomewhere in the middle of Texas, Ameet (Sunil Malhotra) and Saima (Lisa Ray) have a problem. They were perfectly happy... |
Bobby | |
| 2004 |
Homeland SecurityAdmiral McKee is retired, when following the events of 9/11 he receives a call from the White House informing him... |
Harrison | |
| 2003 |
Love Don't Co$t a ThingA high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool. |
Kenneth Warman | |
| 2003 |
Tru CallingA university graduate working in the city morgue is able to repeat the same day over again to prevent murders... |
Steven | |
| 2003 |
All About the AndersonsAs soon as single dad Anthony moves back into his parents' home to provide a stable environment for his 8-year-old... |
Doctor George | |
| 2003 |
Where's the Party Yaar?In a small village in India, Hari Patel visits an astrologer before his big trip to America. Upon his arrival... |
Mo | |
| 2003 |
Malibu's Most WantedA senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple... |
Hadji | |
| 2003 |
Regarding ArdyIn The Lonely Island's second attempt at a sitcom, Ardy breaks his finger, so Kiv and Jorm try to find... |
Fred | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2003 |
CosmopolitanA single bachelor, an oddly attractive neighbor and a popular women's magazine are the ingredients of this delicious romance that... |
Vandana's Fiancee | |
| 2002 |
National Lampoon's Van WilderVan Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually... |
Taj Mahal Badalandabad | |
| 2001 |
24Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode... |
Ahmed Amar | |
| 2001 |
The AgencyThe Agency is a CBS television drama that followed the inner-workings of the CIA. The series was created by Michael... |
Malek | |
| 2001 |
American DesiCollege freshman Krishna Reddy, who has never cared for his Indian-American cultural heritage, looks forward to a new life on... |
Ajay Pandya | |
| 1999 |
AngelThe vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for... |
Young Man in Fez | |
| 1999 |
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate... |
Henry Chanoor | |
| 1999 |
FreshmenFour college freshmen from vastly different worlds navigate identity, ambition, and growing pains in their first chaotic quarter of university... |
Ajay | |
| 1999 |
Independent LensThis acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom,... |
Vandana's Fiancee | |
| 1999 |
Independent LensThis acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom,... |
Jagdesh | |
| 1999 |
SpongeBob SquarePantsDeep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob... |
Himself | |
| 1998 |
Express: Aisle to GloryPBA Films and renowned bagging filmmaker Jonathan Buss bring the heart-pounding action of pro bagging to the screen in the... |
Jackie Newton | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1997 |
Buffy the Vampire SlayerInto every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield... |
Hunt | |
| 1996 |
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchOn her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda... |
Prajeeb | |
| 1996 |
Spin CityWorkaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed... |
Buddy | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self - Guest Host | |
| 1994 |
ERER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and... |
Narajan | |
| 1992 |
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. |
Unknown character | |
| 1988 |
LIVE with Kelly and MarkA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1979 |
CBS News Sunday MorningThe sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for... |
Self | |
| 1969 |
Sesame StreetOn a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games,... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Untitled Harold & Kumar SequelThe fourth installment in the 'Harold & Kumar' film series. |
Kumar Patel | |
| TBA |
Trust Me, I'm a DoctorThe life of Dr. Sandeep Kapoor was turned upside down when he's implicated in the wrongful death trial of one-time... |
Dr. Sandeep Kapoor | |
| TBA |
PatelPlot TBA; described as a 'deadpan gangster tragedy' set in the world of Indian American–owned motels. |
Unknown character | |
| TBA | Kumar Zimmerman | ||
| TBA |
What the F*ck Is My Password?!A self-proclaimed failure discovers his drunken Bitcoin investment from over a decade ago is now worth $200 million. He has... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
ContraA young chess prodigy is drawn into a dangerous underground circuit where every move carries life-or-death consequences. |
Dale Stone |
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Got a question about Kal Penn?
Kal Penn is best known for his roles in 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle' and its sequel, which became cult classics. His performance in 'The Namesake' also received critical acclaim, showcasing his range as an actor.
Kal Penn has received several awards, including a Critics' Choice Television Award for his role in 'House.' He has also been nominated for various other accolades throughout his career.
Kal Penn's first film role was in 'Express: Aisle to Glory' (2000), where he played a minor character. His breakthrough came with 'Van Wilder' (2002), which garnered him significant attention.
Kal Penn is known for his role as Dr. Lawrence Kutner on 'House' and as a main character in 'The Santa Clauses.' He has also appeared in series like 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'Designated Survivor.'
Yes, Kal Penn has been active in political advocacy. He served in the Obama administration and has spoken about various social issues, including immigration and education.
Kal Penn graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in sociology and film. His education has greatly influenced his career choices in both acting and public service.
Kal Penn's estimated net worth is around $16 million, primarily accumulated through his acting career, television roles, and involvement in various projects.
Some of Kal Penn's notable roles include Kumar Patel in the 'Harold & Kumar' series, Dr. Lawrence Kutner in 'House,' and his recent role in 'The Santa Clauses.' He has shown versatility across genres.