Kal Penn
Date of Birth: 23 Apr 1977
Country: USA
Total Credits at Criticker: 39 (Actor), 1 (Creator)
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Find more information about Kal Penn at The Internet Movie Database
Titles you haven't rated - Actor (39) | Creator (1)
- Something's Coming (2022) - S11 E1
- Thank You For Your Service (2022) - S11 E2
It takes some people years to fall in love at first sight. A Lot Like Love is a romantic comedy about destiny, connection and the frequently fuzzy line between chance and friendships and happily ever after. (Touchstone Pictures)
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A fun-loving romantic comedy focusing on the lives of second generation Indians in America. The story is set on a college campus and follows the exploits of an Indian freshman whose path in life takes a sharp detour down a road to self-discovery. (Eros Entertainment)
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In the great cinematic tradition of "Road Trip" and "Dude, Where's My Car?" comes Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, which follows two likeable underdogs who set out on a Friday night quest to satisfy their craving for White Castle hamburgers and end up on an epic journey of deep thoughts, deeper inhaling and a wild road trip as un-PC as it gets. (New Line Cinema)
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Highschool loser (Cannon) pays a cheerleader (Milian) to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool. Remake of 1987' Can't Buy Me Love, starring Patrick Dempsey. (imdb)
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A hilarious coming-of-age story about the burden of facing real life...and the freedom that comes from not taking it too seriously. (Artisan Entertainment)
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A decade after the legendary Mask of Loki wreaked havoc on the life of an unsuspecting adult, the magical mask finds its way into the possession of a child in the family comedy Son of the Mask. (New Line Cinema)
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ndian immigrant Hari Patel (Sunil Malhotra) is new to America and is struggling to fit in, but soon finds that the hip and trendy crowd in his new Texas hometown isn't fond of embracing immigrants. He eventually becomes acclimated and quickly learns the ins and outs of American life, while educating some folks in return. The film pokes fun at several Indian stereotypes as Hari deals with a new set of Americanized -- and comical -- problems. (Netflix)
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After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to earth to become the peoples savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane. (imdb)
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Deck the Halls is a family comedy about one-upsmanship, jealousy, clashing neighbors, home decoration -- and the true spirit of the holidays. (20th Century Fox)
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In this sequel to "National Lampoon's Van Wilder," Taj (Penn), Van Wilder's assistant in the first film, heads out on his own and heads to England's prestigious Camden University to further his studies. Along the way, he adopts a group of misfits and shows the uptight student body how to get Wilder! (MGM)
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Satire. Four troubled orphans from four separate movie scenario's who are bind together in a wacky chocolate factory after receiving golden tickets to go on an 'epic adventure.' After they escape from the clutches of a very scary Willy Wonka they discover the magical world of 'Gnarnia' through an enchanted wardrobe. There they must seek the help of a randy lion, a hoard of mutants from the x academy, students of witchcraft and wizardry, funky swash-buckling pirates and a mischievous beaver to defeat the evil white bitch! A movie of Epic Proportions indeed! (imdb)
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Spanning two generations, two clashing cultures and two very different ways of life that crash into each other only to become lovingly intertwined, The Namesake is ultimately about the imminently relevant question: what does it mean to be an American family? (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
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Follows the cross-country adventures of the pot-smoking duo as they try to outrun authorities who suspect them of being terrorists when they try to sneak a bong on board their flight to Amsterdam.
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This is the story of four American-born South Asian youngsters (Ameet, Saima, Ruby, and Bobby) who have to deal with the archaic customs brought to this country by their immigrant parents, of which one of the biggest is arranged marriage.
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Bachelor Party Vegas (2006) - Direct-to-Video
Nathan is getting married and he's left his four friends to plan his bachelor party. But what Z-Bob thinks is a fool-proof plan to a wild night in Vegas, ends up as a chase across Vegas in what would be a weekend they would never forget. (imdb)
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Six years have elapsed since Guantanemo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold's doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold's father-in-law's beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn. (imdb)
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Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam (2008) - Short Film
Ever wonder what would have happened if Harold & Kumar had not been sent to Guantanamo and simply made it to Amsterdam? Here's a little something director Jon Hurwitz shot guerilla-style all over Amsterdam in 3 days. It was part of the Choose Your Own Adventure option on the DVD. (joblo.com)
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Interwoven stories of people in India and US as they face dilemmas of life time in the months leading to the biggest Industrial disaster in human history that claimed 10,000 innocent lives within a few hours. Inspired by real events. (imdb)
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When a teenage girl says she's the victim of a secret network called The Sisterhood of Night, a quiet suburban town becomes the backdrop for a modern-day Salem witch trial.
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House M.D. (2004) - TV Series
An antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team of doctors and his wits. (imdb)
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Battle Creek (2015) - TV Series
Two detectives with different views on the world team up and using cynicism, guile and deception, they clean up the streets of Battle Creek. (imdb)
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A bored young woman in a sleepy community called Spearfish, starts receiving photographs of brutally murdered young women. Are they real or staged? The culprit is either a serial killer or some creep with a sick sense of humour. (imdb)
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Designated Survivor (2016) - TV Series
A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
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"Better Off Single" is the NYC dating comedy that follows one man's hallucination-fueled post-breakup quest to find new love...and himself. (imdb)
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A look at the tumultuous marriage of Tim and Emily Hanratty over half a century. (imdb)
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Deadbeat (2014) - TV Series
The series follows Kevin Pacalioglu, a medium for hire, who attempts to solve various ghosts' unresolved problems, so that they can move on to a final resting place, occasionally with the help of his best friend and drug dealer, (imdb)
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Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, an unlikely trio set out to find a common truth and make their voices heard as they revive a defunct school club and take on the world. (imdb)
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A Los Angeles detective seeks out the ruthless gang that stole his dog. (imdb)
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A frustrated office worker finds himself caught between the realms of his deranged imagination and the mundane reality of his everyday existence. (imdb)
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After receiving a cryptic message, American skeptic Jamie travels to the Indian Himalayas to pick up on the trail of his missing girlfriend. There, he discovers a secretive community led by a guru with strange powers who may or may not be involved in her disappearance. As Jamie travels deeper down the rabbit hole, he quickly realizes he may have uncovered more than he bargained for, and that this mysterious mountain may contain the secrets of reincarnation - and a portal to another dimension.
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Actor and former White House Associate Director of Public Engagement, Kal Penn, takes viewers around the world to meet key players behind some of the more serious and bizarre movements in today's economy. (imdb)
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Sunnyside (2019) - TV Series
Garrett Modi (Kal Penn) is a former New York city councilman who finds his calling when faced with immigrants in need of his help and in search of the American Dream. (imdb)
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Mira, Royal Detective (2020) - TV Series
A brave and resourceful girl becomes a royal detective in the India-inspired land of Jalpur after solving a mystery that saved the kingdom's young prince. (imdb)
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After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality (imdb.com).
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American Horror Story (2011) - TV Series
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The Santa Clauses (2022) - TV Series
Scott Calvin, realizing he can’t be Santa forever, sets out to find a suitable replacement Santa. (imdb)
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