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Films in Production (5 titles)	Budget	Status
Contra Dale Stone Dale Stone See fewer		Post-Prod
Jodie Sandeep (voice) Sandeep (voice) See fewer		Completed
Patel Actor, Executive Producer Actor, Executive Producer See fewer		Post-Prod
Trust Me, I'm a Doctor Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Executive Producer Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Executive Producer See fewer		Post-Prod
What the F**K Is My Password? Actor Actor See fewer		Filming

Films in Production (5 titles)

Budget

Status

Contra
Dale Stone Dale Stone See fewer

Post-Prod

Jodie
Sandeep (voice) Sandeep (voice) See fewer

Completed

Patel
Actor, Executive Producer Actor, Executive Producer See fewer

Post-Prod

Trust Me, I'm a Doctor
Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Executive Producer Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Executive Producer See fewer

Post-Prod

What the F**K Is My Password?
Actor Actor See fewer

Filming

Television in Production (2 titles)	Episodes	Status
Celebrity Weakest Link (2025) (TV Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) See fewer — TV Doctors (Dec 1, 2025) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	1
Industry (TV Series) - Jay Jonah Atterbury (1 episode) Jay Jonah Atterbury (1 episode) See fewer — Episode #4.1 Season 4, Episode 1 - Jay Jonah Atterbury Jay Jonah Atterbury See fewer	1

Television in Production (2 titles)

Episodes

Status

Celebrity Weakest Link (2025)
(TV Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) See fewer

—

TV Doctors (Dec 1, 2025) Season 1, Episode 9 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer

Industry
(TV Series) - Jay Jonah Atterbury (1 episode) Jay Jonah Atterbury (1 episode) See fewer

—

Episode #4.1 Season 4, Episode 1 - Jay Jonah Atterbury Jay Jonah Atterbury See fewer

Past Film & Video (43 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
The Underdoggs (2024) Ryan Kauffman Ryan Kauffman See fewer
The Imaginary (2023) Zinzan (voice: English version) Zinzan (voice: English version) See fewer				$920K
Smile (2022) Dr. Morgan Desai Dr. Morgan Desai See fewer	$17MM	$23MM	$106MM	$217MM
Untitled Horror Movie (2021) Mark Mark See fewer
The Ashram (2018) Nitin Nitin See fewer				$22K
The Layover (2017) Anuj Anuj See fewer
Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017) Rajeesh Rajeesh See fewer				$856K
Speech & Debate (2017) James Merrick James Merrick See fewer
Better Off Single (2016) Brice Brice See fewer
The Girl in the Photographs (2015) Peter Hemmings Peter Hemmings See fewer
Emily & Tim (2015) Tim Hanratty (segment "Discord") Tim Hanratty (segment "Discord") See fewer
The Sisterhood of Night (2014) Gordy Gambhir Gordy Gambhir See fewer	$1MM	$5K	$7K	$7K
Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014) Motwani Motwani See fewer	$6MM	$6K	$13K	$13K
Dementamania (2013) Christian Van Burden Christian Van Burden See fewer
Harold & Kumar's Yuletide Jamz (2011) (Short) - Kumar Kumar See fewer
Lowe's CEO Responds to the All-American Muslim Controversy (2011) (Short) - Assistant Assistant See fewer
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) Kumar Kumar See fewer	$19MM	$13MM	$35MM	$36MM
Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam (2008) (Video) - Kumar Kumar See fewer
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Kumar Kumar See fewer	$12MM	$15MM	$38MM	$43MM
Dancing in Twilight (2007) Sam Sam See fewer	$975K
Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj: Deleted Scenes (2007) (Video) - Taj Taj See fewer
Epic Movie (2007) Edward Edward See fewer	$20MM	$19MM	$40MM	$87MM
Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (2006) Taj, Executive Producer Taj, Executive Producer See fewer		$2.3MM	$4.3MM	$6.1MM
Deck the Halls (2006) Amit Sayid - Satellite Computer Tech (uncredited) Amit Sayid - Satellite Computer Tech (uncredited) See fewer	$51MM	$12MM	$35MM	$47MM
The Namesake (2006) Nikhil a.k.a. Gogol Nikhil a.k.a. Gogol See fewer	$9.5MM	$249K	$14MM	$20MM
Superman Returns (2006) Stanford Stanford See fewer	$270MM	$53MM	$200MM	$391MM
Vegas, Baby (2006) (Video) - Z-Bob Z-Bob See fewer
Man About Town (2006) Alan Fineberg Alan Fineberg See fewer				$1.2MM
Sueño (2005) Raj Raj See fewer		$4K	$6K	$6K
A Lot Like Love (2005) Jeeter Jeeter See fewer	$30MM	$7.6MM	$22MM	$43MM
Son of the Mask (2005) Jorge Jorge See fewer	$84MM	$7.7MM	$17MM	$60MM
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) Kumar Patel, Production Assistant: Second Unit, New Jersey (as Kalpen Modi) Kumar Patel, Production Assistant: Second Unit, New Jersey (as Kalpen Modi) See fewer	$9MM	$5.2MM	$18MM	$24MM
Ball & Chain (2004) Bobby Bobby See fewer	$3.2MM
American Made (2003) (Short) - Actor Actor See fewer
Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003) Kenneth Warman Kenneth Warman See fewer		$6.3MM	$22MM	$22MM
Malibu's Most Wanted (2003) Hadji Hadji See fewer	$15MM	$13MM	$34MM	$35MM
Where's the Party Yaar? (2003) Mo (Mohan Bakshi) Mo (Mohan Bakshi) See fewer		$49K	$86K	$86K
Hector (2002) (Short) - Kendal Cunningham, Associate Producer Kendal Cunningham, Associate Producer See fewer
Badger (2002) (Short) - Sanjay Sanjay See fewer
Van Wilder (2002) Taj Mahal Badalandabad Taj Mahal Badalandabad See fewer	$5MM	$7.3MM	$21MM	$38MM
American Desi (2001) Ajay Pandya Ajay Pandya See fewer	$250K	$305K	$908K	$1.1MM
Freshmen (1999) Ajay Ajay See fewer
Express: Aisle to Glory (1998) (Short) - Jackie Newton Jackie Newton See fewer

Past Film & Video (43 titles)

Budget

Opening Weekend

Gross
(US & Canada)

Gross
(Worldwide)

The Underdoggs (2024)
Ryan Kauffman Ryan Kauffman See fewer

The Imaginary (2023)
Zinzan (voice: English version) Zinzan (voice: English version) See fewer

$920K

Smile (2022)
Dr. Morgan Desai Dr. Morgan Desai See fewer

$17MM

$23MM

$106MM

$217MM

Untitled Horror Movie (2021)
Mark Mark See fewer

The Ashram (2018)
Nitin Nitin See fewer

$22K

The Layover (2017)
Anuj Anuj See fewer

Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)
Rajeesh Rajeesh See fewer

$856K

Speech & Debate (2017)
James Merrick James Merrick See fewer

Better Off Single (2016)
Brice Brice See fewer

The Girl in the Photographs (2015)
Peter Hemmings Peter Hemmings See fewer

Emily & Tim (2015)
Tim Hanratty (segment "Discord") Tim Hanratty (segment "Discord") See fewer

The Sisterhood of Night (2014)
Gordy Gambhir Gordy Gambhir See fewer

$1MM

$5K

$7K

Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain (2014)
Motwani Motwani See fewer

$6MM

$6K

$13K

Dementamania (2013)
Christian Van Burden Christian Van Burden See fewer

Harold & Kumar's Yuletide Jamz (2011)
(Short) - Kumar Kumar See fewer

Lowe's CEO Responds to the All-American Muslim Controversy (2011)
(Short) - Assistant Assistant See fewer

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)
Kumar Kumar See fewer

$19MM

$13MM

$35MM

$36MM

Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam (2008)
(Video) - Kumar Kumar See fewer

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
Kumar Kumar See fewer

$12MM

$15MM

$38MM

$43MM

Dancing in Twilight (2007)
Sam Sam See fewer

$975K

Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj: Deleted Scenes (2007)
(Video) - Taj Taj See fewer

Epic Movie (2007)
Edward Edward See fewer

$20MM

$19MM

$40MM

$87MM

Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (2006)
Taj, Executive Producer Taj, Executive Producer See fewer

$2.3MM

$4.3MM

$6.1MM

Deck the Halls (2006)
Amit Sayid - Satellite Computer Tech (uncredited) Amit Sayid - Satellite Computer Tech (uncredited) See fewer

$51MM

$12MM

$35MM

$47MM

The Namesake (2006)
Nikhil a.k.a. Gogol Nikhil a.k.a. Gogol See fewer

$9.5MM

$249K

$14MM

$20MM

Superman Returns (2006)
Stanford Stanford See fewer

$270MM

$53MM

$200MM

$391MM

Vegas, Baby (2006)
(Video) - Z-Bob Z-Bob See fewer

Man About Town (2006)
Alan Fineberg Alan Fineberg See fewer

$1.2MM

Sueño (2005)
Raj Raj See fewer

$4K

$6K

A Lot Like Love (2005)
Jeeter Jeeter See fewer

$30MM

$7.6MM

$22MM

$43MM

Son of the Mask (2005)
Jorge Jorge See fewer

$84MM

$7.7MM

$17MM

$60MM

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
Kumar Patel, Production Assistant: Second Unit, New Jersey (as Kalpen Modi) Kumar Patel, Production Assistant: Second Unit, New Jersey (as Kalpen Modi) See fewer

$9MM

$5.2MM

$18MM

$24MM

Ball & Chain (2004)
Bobby Bobby See fewer

$3.2MM

American Made (2003)
(Short) - Actor Actor See fewer

Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003)
Kenneth Warman Kenneth Warman See fewer

$6.3MM

$22MM

Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
Hadji Hadji See fewer

$15MM

$13MM

$34MM

$35MM

Where's the Party Yaar? (2003)
Mo (Mohan Bakshi) Mo (Mohan Bakshi) See fewer

$49K

$86K

Hector (2002)
(Short) - Kendal Cunningham, Associate Producer Kendal Cunningham, Associate Producer See fewer

Badger (2002)
(Short) - Sanjay Sanjay See fewer

Van Wilder (2002)
Taj Mahal Badalandabad Taj Mahal Badalandabad See fewer

$5MM

$7.3MM

$21MM

$38MM

American Desi (2001)
Ajay Pandya Ajay Pandya See fewer

$250K

$305K

$908K

$1.1MM

Freshmen (1999)
Ajay Ajay See fewer

Express: Aisle to Glory (1998)
(Short) - Jackie Newton Jackie Newton See fewer

Past Television (51 titles)	Episodes
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) (TV Mini-series) - Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice) (1 episode, 2023) Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice) (1 episode, 2023) See fewer A League of Their Own (Nov 17, 2023) Season 1, Episode 2 - Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice) Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice) See fewer	1
The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island (2023) (TV Series) - Dad (4 episodes, 2023) Dad (4 episodes, 2023) See fewer The Middle Girls (Oct 10, 2023) Season 1, Episode 10 - Dad Dad See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Belated (2022) (TV Series) - Owen (1 episode, 2022) Owen (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Episode #1.1 (2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Owen Owen See fewer	1
The Santa Clauses (2022) (TV Series) - Simon Choksi (6 episodes, 2022) Simon Choksi (6 episodes, 2022) See fewer Chapter Six: A Christmas to Remember (Dec 14, 2022) Season 1, Episode 6 - Simon Choksi Simon Choksi See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
American Horror Story (2022) (TV Series) - Mac Marzara (5 episodes, 2022) Mac Marzara (5 episodes, 2022) See fewer The Sentinel (Nov 9, 2022) Season 11, Episode 7 - Mac Marzara Mac Marzara See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Mira, Royal Detective (2020–2022) (TV Series) - Mikku / Townsperson / Guard 2 (54 episodes, 2020) Mikku / Townsperson / Guard 2 (54 episodes, 2020) See fewer The Big Jalpur Wedding Mystery (Jun 20, 2022) Season 2, Episode 29 - Mikku (voice) Mikku (voice) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	54
Hot Mess Holiday (2021) (TV Movie) - Kal Penn (as Kalpen Modi), Executive Producer Kal Penn (as Kalpen Modi), Executive Producer See fewer
Clarice (2021) (TV Series) - Shaan Tripathi (10 episodes, 2021) Shaan Tripathi (10 episodes, 2021) See fewer Family Is Freedom (Jun 24, 2021) Season 1, Episode 13 - Shaan Tripathi Shaan Tripathi See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Fancy Nancy (2018–2021) (TV Series) - Mr. Singh / Mr. Ravi Singh (3 episodes, 2018) Mr. Singh / Mr. Ravi Singh (3 episodes, 2018) See fewer The Momover/Nancy's To-Do List (May 9, 2021) Season 2, Episode 25 - Mr. Singh Mr. Singh See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
It's Pony (2020–2021) (TV Series) - Fred (voice) (5 episodes, 2020) Fred (voice) (5 episodes, 2020) See fewer Flight of the Chickens/Henrietta the Psychic (Jan 27, 2022) Season 2, Episode 1 - Fred (voice) Fred (voice) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Kal Penn Approves This Message (2020) (TV Series) - Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2020), Created By (6 episodes, 2020) Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2020), Created By (6 episodes, 2020) See fewer Kal Penn Approves Voting (Oct 27, 2020) Season 1, Episode 6 - Executive Producer, Created By Executive Producer, Created By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
The Girl in the Woods (2020) (TV Short) - AD - Arthur Dean AD - Arthur Dean See fewer
Helpsters (2020) (TV Series) - Water Wally (1 episode, 2020) Water Wally (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Basketball Brianna/Heart's Fish (Apr 2, 2020) Season 1, Episode 11 - Water Wally Water Wally See fewer	1
Sunnyside (2019) (TV Series) - Garrett Modi (11 episodes, 2019), Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2019), Created By (11 episodes, 2019), Written By (1 episode, 2019) Garrett Modi (11 episodes, 2019), Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2019), Created By (11 episodes, 2019), Written By (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Multicultural Tube of Meat (Dec 5, 2019) Season 1, Episode 11 - Garrett Modi, Executive Producer, Created By Garrett Modi, Executive Producer, Created By See fewer See more See fewer Loading	11
Designated Survivor (2016–2019) (TV Series) - Seth Wright (53 episodes, 2016), Consultant (44 episodes, 2016) Seth Wright (53 episodes, 2016), Consultant (44 episodes, 2016) See fewer #truthorconsequences (Jun 7, 2019) Season 3, Episode 10 - Seth Wright Seth Wright See fewer See more See fewer Loading	53
The Big Bang Theory (2019) (TV Series) - Dr. Kevin Campbell (3 episodes, 2019) Dr. Kevin Campbell (3 episodes, 2019) See fewer The Plagiarism Schism (May 2, 2019) Season 12, Episode 21 - Dr. Kevin Campbell Dr. Kevin Campbell See fewer See more See fewer Loading	3
This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy (2019) (TV Series) - Consulting Producer (8 episodes, 2019) Consulting Producer (8 episodes, 2019) See fewer A Global Corruption Tour (Feb 22, 2019) Season 1, Episode 8 - Consulting Producer Consulting Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Sanjay and Craig (2016) (TV Series) - Greg (voice) (1 episode, 2016) Greg (voice) (1 episode, 2016) See fewer JJ and Greg/Tuff Rider (Jul 21, 2016) Season 3, Episode 16 - Greg (voice) Greg (voice) See fewer	1
New Girl (2016) (TV Series) - Tripp (2 episodes, 2016) Tripp (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer A Chill Day In (Apr 26, 2016) Season 5, Episode 18 - Tripp Tripp See fewer Helmet (Apr 19, 2016) Season 5, Episode 16 - Tripp Tripp See fewer	2
Deadbeat (2016) (TV Series) - Clyde (13 episodes, 2016) Clyde (13 episodes, 2016) See fewer Death List Three (Apr 20, 2016) Season 3, Episode 13 - Clyde Clyde See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
Mack & Moxy (2016) (TV Series) - Admirable Kal (1 episode, 2016) Admirable Kal (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Always Be Prepared (Apr 2, 2016) Season 1, Episode 8 - Admirable Kal Admirable Kal See fewer	1
Above Average Presents (2016) (TV Series) - Gary Leland (1 episode, 2016) Gary Leland (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Sex for Athletes: No Strings Attached (Feb 18, 2016) Gary Leland Gary Leland See fewer	1
Vice News (2015) (TV Series) - Producer (1 episode, 2015), Host (1 episode, 2015) Producer (1 episode, 2015), Host (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Heritage and Hate: Mississippi's State Flag (Sep 25, 2015) Producer, Host Producer, Host See fewer	1
Battle Creek (2015) (TV Series) - Fontanelle White (13 episodes, 2015) Fontanelle White (13 episodes, 2015) See fewer Sympathy for the Devil (May 24, 2015) Season 1, Episode 13 - Fontanelle White Fontanelle White See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
The Big Picture with Kal Penn (2015) (TV Mini-series) - Producer (7 episodes, 2015), Co-producer, Host Producer (7 episodes, 2015), Co-producer, Host See fewer Body City (May 11, 2015) Season 1, Episode 11 - Producer Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	7
How I Met Your Mother (2011–2014) (TV Series) - Kevin (10 episodes, 2011), Performer: "Puzzles The Bar Official Theme Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2012) Kevin (10 episodes, 2011), Performer: "Puzzles The Bar Official Theme Song" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Gary Blauman (Mar 17, 2014) Season 9, Episode 21 - Kevin Kevin See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
We Are Men (2013) (TV Series) - Gil Bartis (7 episodes, 2013) Gil Bartis (7 episodes, 2013) See fewer We Are Carpe Pontiac Season 1, Episode 8 - Gil Bartis Gil Bartis See fewer See more See fewer Loading	7
The Big Brain Theory (2013) (TV Series) - Producer (8 episodes, 2013) Producer (8 episodes, 2013) See fewer Bridge Battle (Jun 19, 2013) Season 1, Episode 8 - Producer Producer See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Prairie Dogs (2012) (TV Movie) - Neil Neil See fewer
House (2007–2012) (TV Series) - Dr. Lawrence Kutner (37 episodes, 2007) Dr. Lawrence Kutner (37 episodes, 2007) See fewer Everybody Dies (May 21, 2012) Season 8, Episode 22 - Dr. Lawrence Kutner Dr. Lawrence Kutner See fewer See more See fewer Loading	37
The Daily Show (2011) (TV Series) - Kumar (1 episode, 2011) Kumar (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Matt Damon (Dec 15, 2011) Season 17, Episode 36 - Kumar Kumar See fewer	1
Two Sisters (2008) (TV Movie) - Actor Actor See fewer
The Call (2007) (TV Movie) - Ian Ian See fewer
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2007) (TV Series) - Henry Chanoor (1 episode, 2007) Henry Chanoor (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Outsider (Jan 16, 2007) Season 8, Episode 12 - Henry Chanoor Henry Chanoor See fewer	1
24 (2007) (TV Series) - Ahmed Amar (4 episodes, 2007) Ahmed Amar (4 episodes, 2007) See fewer Day 6: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (Jan 15, 2007) Season 6, Episode 4 - Ahmed Amar Ahmed Amar See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
The Danny Comden Project (2006) (TV Movie) - Max Max See fewer
Awesometown (2005) (TV Short) - Guy Reading Newspaper Guy Reading Newspaper See fewer
Homeland Security (2004) (TV Movie) - Harrison Harrison See fewer
Tru Calling (2003) (TV Series) - Steven (1 episode, 2003) Steven (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Haunted (Dec 4, 2003) Season 1, Episode 5 - Steven Steven See fewer	1
Cosmopolitan (2003) (TV Movie) - Vandana's Fiancee Vandana's Fiancee See fewer
All About the Andersons (2003) (TV Series) - Doctor George (1 episode, 2003) Doctor George (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Pilot (Sep 12, 2003) Season 1, Episode 1 - Doctor George Doctor George See fewer	1
Regarding Ardy (2003) (TV Movie) - Fred, Performer: "Tiny Dancer" Fred, Performer: "Tiny Dancer" See fewer
The Agency (2001) (TV Series) - Malek (1 episode, 2001) Malek (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Rules of the Game (Dec 6, 2001) Season 1, Episode 9 - Malek Malek See fewer	1
NYPD Blue (2001) (TV Series) - Solomon Al-Ramai (1 episode, 2001) Solomon Al-Ramai (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Baby Love (Dec 4, 2001) Season 9, Episode 6 - Solomon Al-Ramai Solomon Al-Ramai See fewer	1
ER (2001) (TV Series) - Narajan (1 episode, 2001) Narajan (1 episode, 2001) See fewer The Longer You Stay (Oct 4, 2001) Season 8, Episode 2 - Narajan Narajan See fewer	1
Angel (2001) (TV Series) - Young Man in Fez (1 episode, 2001) Young Man in Fez (1 episode, 2001) See fewer That Vision Thing (Oct 1, 2001) Season 3, Episode 2 - Young Man in Fez Young Man in Fez See fewer	1
Spin City (2000) (TV Series) - Buddy (1 episode, 2000) Buddy (1 episode, 2000) See fewer The Spanish Prisoner (Nov 1, 2000) Season 5, Episode 3 - Buddy Buddy See fewer	1
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (2000) (TV Series) - Prajeeb (1 episode, 2000) Prajeeb (1 episode, 2000) See fewer You Can't Twin (Oct 13, 2000) Season 5, Episode 4 - Prajeeb Prajeeb See fewer	1
Brookfield (1999) (TV Movie) - Kumar Zimmerman (Series Regular) Kumar Zimmerman (Series Regular) See fewer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1999) (TV Series) - Hunt (1 episode, 1999) Hunt (1 episode, 1999) See fewer Beer Bad (Nov 2, 1999) Season 4, Episode 5 - Hunt Hunt See fewer	1
Boy Meets World (1997) (TV Series) - Nerdy Audience Member (uncredited) (1 episode, 1997) Nerdy Audience Member (uncredited) (1 episode, 1997) See fewer Quiz Show (Mar 21, 1997) Season 4, Episode 19 - Nerdy Audience Member (uncredited) Nerdy Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer	1

Past Television (51 titles)

Episodes

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)
(TV Mini-series) - Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice) (1 episode, 2023) Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice) (1 episode, 2023) See fewer

A League of Their Own (Nov 17, 2023) Season 1, Episode 2 - Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice) Matthew Patel's Lawyer (voice) See fewer

The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island (2023)
(TV Series) - Dad (4 episodes, 2023) Dad (4 episodes, 2023) See fewer

The Middle Girls (Oct 10, 2023) Season 1, Episode 10 - Dad Dad See fewer

See fewer

Belated (2022)
(TV Series) - Owen (1 episode, 2022) Owen (1 episode, 2022) See fewer

Episode #1.1 (2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Owen Owen See fewer

The Santa Clauses (2022)
(TV Series) - Simon Choksi (6 episodes, 2022) Simon Choksi (6 episodes, 2022) See fewer

Chapter Six: A Christmas to Remember (Dec 14, 2022) Season 1, Episode 6 - Simon Choksi Simon Choksi See fewer

See fewer

American Horror Story (2022)
(TV Series) - Mac Marzara (5 episodes, 2022) Mac Marzara (5 episodes, 2022) See fewer

The Sentinel (Nov 9, 2022) Season 11, Episode 7 - Mac Marzara Mac Marzara See fewer

See fewer

Mira, Royal Detective (2020–2022)
(TV Series) - Mikku / Townsperson / Guard 2 (54 episodes, 2020) Mikku / Townsperson / Guard 2 (54 episodes, 2020) See fewer

The Big Jalpur Wedding Mystery (Jun 20, 2022) Season 2, Episode 29 - Mikku (voice) Mikku (voice) See fewer

See fewer

Hot Mess Holiday (2021)
(TV Movie) - Kal Penn (as Kalpen Modi), Executive Producer Kal Penn (as Kalpen Modi), Executive Producer See fewer

Clarice (2021)
(TV Series) - Shaan Tripathi (10 episodes, 2021) Shaan Tripathi (10 episodes, 2021) See fewer

Family Is Freedom (Jun 24, 2021) Season 1, Episode 13 - Shaan Tripathi Shaan Tripathi See fewer

See fewer

Fancy Nancy (2018–2021)
(TV Series) - Mr. Singh / Mr. Ravi Singh (3 episodes, 2018) Mr. Singh / Mr. Ravi Singh (3 episodes, 2018) See fewer

The Momover/Nancy's To-Do List (May 9, 2021) Season 2, Episode 25 - Mr. Singh Mr. Singh See fewer

See fewer

It's Pony (2020–2021)
(TV Series) - Fred (voice) (5 episodes, 2020) Fred (voice) (5 episodes, 2020) See fewer

Flight of the Chickens/Henrietta the Psychic (Jan 27, 2022) Season 2, Episode 1 - Fred (voice) Fred (voice) See fewer

See fewer

Kal Penn Approves This Message (2020)
(TV Series) - Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2020), Created By (6 episodes, 2020) Executive Producer (6 episodes, 2020), Created By (6 episodes, 2020) See fewer

Kal Penn Approves Voting (Oct 27, 2020) Season 1, Episode 6 - Executive Producer, Created By Executive Producer, Created By See fewer

See fewer

The Girl in the Woods (2020)
(TV Short) - AD - Arthur Dean AD - Arthur Dean See fewer

Helpsters (2020)
(TV Series) - Water Wally (1 episode, 2020) Water Wally (1 episode, 2020) See fewer

Basketball Brianna/Heart's Fish (Apr 2, 2020) Season 1, Episode 11 - Water Wally Water Wally See fewer

Sunnyside (2019)
(TV Series) - Garrett Modi (11 episodes, 2019), Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2019), Created By (11 episodes, 2019), Written By (1 episode, 2019) Garrett Modi (11 episodes, 2019), Executive Producer (11 episodes, 2019), Created By (11 episodes, 2019), Written By (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

Multicultural Tube of Meat (Dec 5, 2019) Season 1, Episode 11 - Garrett Modi, Executive Producer, Created By Garrett Modi, Executive Producer, Created By See fewer

See fewer

Designated Survivor (2016–2019)
(TV Series) - Seth Wright (53 episodes, 2016), Consultant (44 episodes, 2016) Seth Wright (53 episodes, 2016), Consultant (44 episodes, 2016) See fewer

#truthorconsequences (Jun 7, 2019) Season 3, Episode 10 - Seth Wright Seth Wright See fewer

See fewer

The Big Bang Theory (2019)
(TV Series) - Dr. Kevin Campbell (3 episodes, 2019) Dr. Kevin Campbell (3 episodes, 2019) See fewer

The Plagiarism Schism (May 2, 2019) Season 12, Episode 21 - Dr. Kevin Campbell Dr. Kevin Campbell See fewer

See fewer

This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy (2019)
(TV Series) - Consulting Producer (8 episodes, 2019) Consulting Producer (8 episodes, 2019) See fewer

A Global Corruption Tour (Feb 22, 2019) Season 1, Episode 8 - Consulting Producer Consulting Producer See fewer

See fewer

Sanjay and Craig (2016)
(TV Series) - Greg (voice) (1 episode, 2016) Greg (voice) (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

JJ and Greg/Tuff Rider (Jul 21, 2016) Season 3, Episode 16 - Greg (voice) Greg (voice) See fewer

New Girl (2016)
(TV Series) - Tripp (2 episodes, 2016) Tripp (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer

A Chill Day In (Apr 26, 2016) Season 5, Episode 18 - Tripp Tripp See fewer

Helmet (Apr 19, 2016) Season 5, Episode 16 - Tripp Tripp See fewer

Deadbeat (2016)
(TV Series) - Clyde (13 episodes, 2016) Clyde (13 episodes, 2016) See fewer

Death List Three (Apr 20, 2016) Season 3, Episode 13 - Clyde Clyde See fewer

See fewer

Mack & Moxy (2016)
(TV Series) - Admirable Kal (1 episode, 2016) Admirable Kal (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

Always Be Prepared (Apr 2, 2016) Season 1, Episode 8 - Admirable Kal Admirable Kal See fewer

Above Average Presents (2016)
(TV Series) - Gary Leland (1 episode, 2016) Gary Leland (1 episode, 2016) See fewer

Sex for Athletes: No Strings Attached (Feb 18, 2016) Gary Leland Gary Leland See fewer

Vice News (2015)
(TV Series) - Producer (1 episode, 2015), Host (1 episode, 2015) Producer (1 episode, 2015), Host (1 episode, 2015) See fewer

Heritage and Hate: Mississippi's State Flag (Sep 25, 2015) Producer, Host Producer, Host See fewer

Battle Creek (2015)
(TV Series) - Fontanelle White (13 episodes, 2015) Fontanelle White (13 episodes, 2015) See fewer

Sympathy for the Devil (May 24, 2015) Season 1, Episode 13 - Fontanelle White Fontanelle White See fewer

See fewer

The Big Picture with Kal Penn (2015)
(TV Mini-series) - Producer (7 episodes, 2015), Co-producer, Host Producer (7 episodes, 2015), Co-producer, Host See fewer

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Self (118 titles)
Name That Tune (2025) (TV Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) See fewer The Medical & The Musical (Oct 13, 2025) Season 5, Episode 5 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer
Match Game (2016–2025) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (3 episodes, 2016) Self - Panelist (3 episodes, 2016) See fewer I Think You'll Probably Be Fine (Sep 10, 2025) Season 6, Episode 8 - Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2025) (TV Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) See fewer In the Hot Seat: Kal Penn & Jameela Jamil / Gary Janetti & Brad Goreski / Chloe Fineman & Jillian Bell (Aug 20, 2025) Season 4, Episode 5 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019–2025) (TV Series) - Self - Guest Host / Self - Guest (5 episodes, 2019) Self - Guest Host / Self - Guest (5 episodes, 2019) See fewer Kal Penn/Jenna Dewan/Mo Gilligan/Sterling K. Brown (Apr 1, 2025) Season 6, Episode 121 - Self - Guest Host Self - Guest Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Impractical Jokers (2023–2024) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2023) Self (2 episodes, 2023) See fewer Servin' Up Laughs (Aug 29, 2024) Season 10, Episode 21 - Self Self See fewer Kal Penn (Apr 6, 2023) Season 10, Episode 8 - Self Self See fewer
Made in Hollywood (2022–2024) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2022) Self (2 episodes, 2022) See fewer The Underdoggs/Which Brings Me to You (Jan 27, 2024) Season 19, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer She Said/The Menu/The Santa Clauses (Nov 19, 2022) Season 18, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer
The Daily Show (2016–2023) (TV Series) - Self - Host (9 episodes, 2016) Self - Host (9 episodes, 2016) See fewer Taraji P. Henson (Dec 14, 2023) Season 28, Episode 122 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Live with Kelly and Mark (2016–2023) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (16 episodes, 2016) Self - Guest (16 episodes, 2016) See fewer Live's Week of Gift Bargains - Day 5 (Dec 8, 2023) Season 36, Episode 67 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Sesame Street Coming Together: Word of the Day (2023) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Showing Confidence with Kal Penn (May 7, 2023) Season 1, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer
Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa (2023) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Kal Penn and The Curious Case of the Pelvic Thrusting Tin Man (Apr 4, 2023) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
CBS Mornings (2023) (TV Series) - Self - Guest Host, Daily Show (1 episode, 2023) Self - Guest Host, Daily Show (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Episode dated 13 March 2023 (Mar 13, 2023) Self - Guest Host, Daily Show Self - Guest Host, Daily Show See fewer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2016–2023) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2016) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2016) See fewer Prince Harry/Kal Penn/Big Thief (Feb 28, 2023) Season 8, Episode 82 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Rob Lowe/Kal Penn/Emma Willmann (Sep 26, 2016) Season 2, Episode 15 - Self Self See fewer
Today (2015–2023) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (4 episodes, 2015) Self - Guest (4 episodes, 2015) See fewer Episode dated 2 February 2023 (Feb 2, 2023) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Getting Warmer with Kal Penn (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong (2023) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Something's Wrong with Rose: Making Smile (2022) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Tiffany + "Speedball" Mike Bailey + Kal Penn + Rupali Redd (Dec 16, 2022) Season 9, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2022) (TV Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2022) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Sasheer Zamata, Jack Black and Kal Penn (Dec 6, 2022) Season 3, Episode 11 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer
Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Kal Pen (Nov 30, 2022) Season 2, Episode 26 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Critics Choice 1st Annual Celebration of Asian Pacific Cinema & Television (2022) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2019–2022) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 2019) Self (4 episodes, 2019) See fewer Kal Penn/Melissa Fumero (Nov 3, 2022) Season 9, Episode 31 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Now What? with Brooke Shields (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Kal Penn on dealing with Hollywood's 'Brown Catch-22' (Oct 25, 2022) Season 1, Episode 3 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Tamron Hall (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Kal Penn (Oct 5, 2022) Season 4, Episode 22 - Self Self See fewer
The Checkup with Doctor Mike (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Kal Penn: From White Castle To White House (Sep 28, 2022) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Unqualified (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Kal Penn (Aug 17, 2022) Self Self See fewer
GMA3 (2021–2022) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2021) Self (2 episodes, 2021) See fewer Rick Klein/Kal Penn/LoCash/Mike Love/Bruce Johnston (Aug 2, 2022) Season 2, Episode 484 - Self Self See fewer Gov. Gavin Newsom/Elizabeth Lombardo/Kal Penn/Tory Johnson/Adam Glassman (Dec 8, 2021) Season 2, Episode 315 - Self Self See fewer
The View (2022) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2022) Self (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Kal Penn/View Your Deal: Oprah Edition (Aug 1, 2022) Season 25, Episode 209 - Self Self See fewer
Celebrity Family Feud (2022) (TV Series) - Self - Celebrity Contestant (1 episode, 2022) Self - Celebrity Contestant (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Abbott Elementary vs. Hacks and Kal Penn vs. Erika Christensen (Jul 10, 2022) Season 9, Episode 1 - Self - Celebrity Contestant Self - Celebrity Contestant See fewer
Life is Short with Justin Long (2022) (Podcast Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2022) See fewer Kal Penn (Jan 25, 2022) Season 1, Episode 142 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Drew Barrymore Show (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Kal Penn/Michael Urie/Eitan Bernath (Dec 3, 2021) Season 2, Episode 58 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Nick Cannon (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Kal Penn (Nov 10, 2021) Season 1, Episode 33 - Self Self See fewer
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2004–2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (4 episodes, 2004) Self - Guest (4 episodes, 2004) See fewer Gwyneth Paltrow/Kal Penn/Hardy (Nov 8, 2021) Season 20, Episode 29 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Talk (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Kal Penn/Nicole Berger (Nov 5, 2021) Season 12, Episode 40 - Self Self See fewer
Morning Joe (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer 11-04-2021 (Nov 4, 2021) Self Self See fewer
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode #43.44 (Oct 31, 2021) Season 43, Episode 44 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
PsBattles Live (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer PsBattles Live: Kal Penn and Kate Flannery (Oct 18, 2021) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
Let's Make a Deal (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode #13.6 (Sep 20, 2021) Season 13, Episode 6 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The $100,000 Pyramid (2017–2021) (TV Series) - Self - Celebrity Player (4 episodes, 2017) Self - Celebrity Player (4 episodes, 2017) See fewer Kal Pen vs Kathy Najimy and Neil DeGrasse Tyson vs Gilbert Gottfried (Sep 1, 2021) Season 5, Episode 12 - Self - Celebrity Player Self - Celebrity Player See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Money Hungry (2021) (TV Series) - Self - Host (1 episode, 2021) Self - Host (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Who "Braised" You? (Aug 8, 2021) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019–2021) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2019) Self (2 episodes, 2019) See fewer Kal Penn (May 4, 2021) Season 2, Episode 62 - Self Self See fewer Kal Penn/Kiran Deol/Moses Storm (Oct 10, 2019) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer
The Year: 2020 (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Kal Penn Approves This Message (2020) (TV Series) - Self - Host (6 episodes, 2020) Self - Host (6 episodes, 2020) See fewer Kal Penn Approves Voting (Oct 27, 2020) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Hollywood Game Night (2013–2020) (TV Series) - Self - Celebrity Player / Self - Panelist (3 episodes, 2013) Self - Celebrity Player / Self - Panelist (3 episodes, 2013) See fewer Chrisley's Believe It or Not (Jun 28, 2020) Season 6, Episode 15 - Self - Celebrity Player Self - Celebrity Player See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Blue's Clues & You (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Happy Birthday Blue (Feb 7, 2020) Season 1, Episode 11 - Self Self See fewer
The Brown Bar (2019) (TV Special) - Self - Brown bar employee Self - Brown bar employee See fewer
Global Citizen Festival (2019) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2018–2019) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2018) Self (2 episodes, 2018) See fewer Anna Kendrick/Kal Penn/Edi Patterson (Sep 25, 2019) Season 7, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer Kal Penn/Kelly Clarkson/Jim Riley (Feb 27, 2018) Season 5, Episode 80 - Self Self See fewer
NBC Primetime Preview Show (2019) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (2019) (Podcast Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Kal Penn (Sep 2, 2019) Season 1, Episode 136 - Self Self See fewer
SpongeBob SquarePants (2019) (TV Series) - Self (uncredited) (1 episode, 2019) Self (uncredited) (1 episode, 2019) See fewer SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout (Jul 16, 2019) Season 12, Episode 13 - Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer
The IMDb Show (2019) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2019) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Take 5 With Kal Penn (Mar 11, 2019) Season 3, Episode 10 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy (2019) (TV Series) - Self - Host (8 episodes, 2019) Self - Host (8 episodes, 2019) See fewer A Global Corruption Tour (Feb 22, 2019) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Finding Your Roots (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Dreaming of a New Land (Jan 29, 2019) Season 5, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Global Citizen Festival (2018) (TV Special) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
To Tell the Truth (2017–2018) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (4 episodes, 2017) Self - Panelist (4 episodes, 2017) See fewer Theresa Caputo, Kal Penn, Denise Richards, Matt McGorry (Aug 12, 2018) Season 3, Episode 9 - Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Chew (2018) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2018) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Devour Hour (Mar 15, 2018) Season 7, Episode 128 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Problem with Apu (2017) Self Self See fewer
2017 Global Citizen (2017) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
CTV's Big Fall Preview 2017 (2017) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
New Day (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode #5.237 (Aug 22, 2017) Season 5, Episode 237 - Self Self See fewer
All in with Chris Hayes (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode #5.163 (Aug 18, 2017) Season 5, Episode 163 - Self Self See fewer
Superhuman (2017) (TV Series) - Self - Host (8 episodes, 2017) Self - Host (8 episodes, 2017) See fewer Genius Knows No Boundaries (Jul 31, 2017) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Celebrity Page (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode #2.227 (Jul 18, 2017) Season 2, Episode 227 - Self Self See fewer
Dish Nation (2014–2017) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2014) Self (2 episodes, 2014) See fewer Episode #5.200 (Jun 9, 2017) Season 5, Episode 200 - Self Self See fewer Episode #2.241 (Aug 8, 2014) Season 2, Episode 241 - Self Self See fewer
MasterChef USA (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Celebrity Showdown 2017 (Jan 2, 2017) Self Self See fewer
Hollywood Horror Stories (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Kal Penn (Dec 23, 2016) Season 1, Episode 18 - Self Self See fewer
20/20 (2016) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2016) Self (1 episode, 2016) See fewer The Real Designated Survivor (Nov 23, 2016) Season 40, Episode 12 - Self Self See fewer
Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (2016) (TV Series) - Self - Special Guest (1 episode, 2016) Self - Special Guest (1 episode, 2016) See fewer History's Biggest Douchebag (Jul 28, 2016) Season 1, Episode 22 - Self - Special Guest Self - Special Guest See fewer
Superhuman (2016) (TV Special) - Self - Host (2016-) Self - Host (2016-) See fewer
Heads Up America (2015) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Soup (2015) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2015) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2015) See fewer Episode #12.37 (Sep 25, 2015) Season 12, Episode 37 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Episode #12.10 (Mar 6, 2015) Season 12, Episode 10 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Big Picture with Kal Penn (2015) (TV Mini-series) - Self - Host (12 episodes, 2015) Self - Host (12 episodes, 2015) See fewer Off the Map (May 22, 2015) Season 1, Episode 12 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore (2015) (TV Series) - Self - Panelist (1 episode, 2015) Self - Panelist (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Ted Cruz's Presidential Run (Mar 24, 2015) Season 1, Episode 33 - Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2007–2015) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (4 episodes, 2007) Self - Guest (4 episodes, 2007) See fewer Kal Penn/Lindsay Sloane (Mar 17, 2015) Season 11, Episode 101 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Last Call with Carson Daly (2013–2015) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2013) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2013) See fewer Kal Penn/Mac McClelland/La Sara (Mar 16, 2015) Season 14, Episode 61 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Episode #12.81 (May 7, 2013) Season 12, Episode 81 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Real Time with Bill Maher (2014) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Episode #12.32 (Oct 31, 2014) Season 12, Episode 32 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Next Time on Lonny (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer The End of Lonny (Jun 10, 2014) Season 2, Episode 10 - Self Self See fewer
The Queen Latifah Show (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Thomas Gibson/Kal Penn/A Performance by Ben Folds (Oct 18, 2013) Season 1, Episode 25 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
CBS Fall Preview (2013) (TV Movie) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
The Hour (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2013) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2013) See fewer Episode #9.156 (Jul 10, 2013) Season 9, Episode 156 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Big Brain Theory (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Host (8 episodes, 2013) Self - Host (8 episodes, 2013) See fewer Bridge Battle (Jun 19, 2013) Season 1, Episode 8 - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer See more See fewer Loading
CBS Mornings (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode #2.92 (May 16, 2013) Season 2, Episode 92 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Larry King Now (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Kal Penn (May 7, 2013) Season 1, Episode 158 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
CBS Saturday Morning (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode #2.17 (May 4, 2013) Season 2, Episode 17 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Lauren Graham & Kal Penn (May 2, 2013) Season 9, Episode 74 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2011–2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2011) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2011) See fewer Episode dated 1 May 2013 (May 1, 2013) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Episode dated 27 October 2011 (Oct 27, 2011) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
West Wing Week (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer This Stuff's Really Cool (Apr 26, 2013) Season 1, Episode 157 - Self Self See fewer
Above Average Presents (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Subscribe to Above Average (Apr 8, 2013) Self Self See fewer
Nikki & Sara Live (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode #1.10 (Apr 2, 2013) Season 1, Episode 10 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The Future with Emily Heller (2013) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2013) Self (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Kal Penn (Mar 26, 2013) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Top Gear USA (2012) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2012) Self (1 episode, 2012) See fewer Worst Cars (Apr 3, 2012) Season 2, Episode 16 - Self Self See fewer
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2008–2011) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2008) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2008) See fewer Episode dated 3 November 2011 (Nov 3, 2011) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Episode dated 6 August 2008 (Aug 6, 2008) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
1st Look (2011) (TV Series) - Self - Interviewee (1 episode, 2011) Self - Interviewee (1 episode, 2011) See fewer A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (Oct 31, 2011) Season 1, Episode 13 - Self - Interviewee Self - Interviewee See fewer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2004–2011) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2004) Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode #20.23 (Oct 26, 2011) Season 20, Episode 23 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Scream Awards 2011 (2011) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Download with Jordan Rubin (TV Mini-series) - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
10 Minutes (2010) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial (2009) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Si Se Puede Cambiar (2008) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
House, M.D., Season Four: New Beginnings (2008) (Video) - Self - Kutner - Dr Lawrence Self - Kutner - Dr Lawrence See fewer
Spike Guys Choice (2008) (TV Special) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2008) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2008) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Rachel Ray/Kal Penn/Grizzly Bear (Apr 21, 2008) Season 15, Episode 97 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Larry King Live (2008) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2008) Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2008) See fewer Episode dated 3 March 2008 (Mar 3, 2008) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer Ben Stein & Fran Drescher (Feb 29, 2008) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
The 15th Annual Diversity Awards (2007) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
2007 AZN Asian Excellence Awards (2007) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
In Bed with Carrie (2007) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2007) Self (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Kal Penn (Mar 8, 2007) Season 2, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Fuse Celebrity Playlist (2006) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 2006) Self - Guest (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Kal Penn (Dec 4, 2006) Season 1, Episode 21 - Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' (2006) (Video) - Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer
8th Annual Young Hollywood Awards (2006) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Back in Blue: The 'Superman Returns' Movie Special (2006) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer From A to D (Aug 31, 2005) Season 1, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
HBO First Look (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Son of the Mask (Feb 2005) Season 12, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
I Love the '90s: Part Deux (TV Mini-series) - Self Self See fewer
John Cho & Kal Penn: The Backseat Interview (2005) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Howard Stern (2004) (TV Series) - Self (uncredited) (1 episode, 2004) Self (uncredited) (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 12 August 2004 (Aug 12, 2004) Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer
G-Phoria 2004 (2004) (TV Movie) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
Independent Lens (2003–2004) (TV Series) - Self - Vandana's Fiancee / Self - Jagdesh (2 episodes, 2003) Self - Vandana's Fiancee / Self - Jagdesh (2 episodes, 2003) See fewer Cosmopolitan (Jun 1, 2004) Season 5, Episode 26 - Self - Vandana's Fiancee Self - Vandana's Fiancee See fewer American Made (May 9, 2006) Self - Jagdesh (as Kalpen Modi) Self - Jagdesh (as Kalpen Modi) See fewer
The Making of 'Love Don't Cost a Thing' (2004) (Video) - Self Self See fewer

Self (118 titles)

Name That Tune (2025)
(TV Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) See fewer

The Medical & The Musical (Oct 13, 2025) Season 5, Episode 5 - Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer

Match Game (2016–2025)
(TV Series) - Self - Panelist (3 episodes, 2016) Self - Panelist (3 episodes, 2016) See fewer

I Think You'll Probably Be Fine (Sep 10, 2025) Season 6, Episode 8 - Self - Panelist Self - Panelist See fewer

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2025)
(TV Series) - Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) Self - Contestant (1 episode, 2025) See fewer

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