Penn told People Magazine he discovered his sexual orientation later in his life. In that role, he dealt with Asian-American and Pacific-Islander communities and the arts community, before eventually resigning. The 44-year-old Harold & Kumar actor discussed his relationship in his new book, You Can’t Be Serious. Penn developed an interest in politics from his grandparents, who marched for India's independence, and in 2009 he took a hiatus from acting to serve in former-President Barack Obama's administration as part of the White House Office of Public Liaison, reported CNN. His break-out role came in 2004 when he starred in "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle." There have been several Harold and Kumar films that have followed featuring Penn, whose acting credits also include "House." Penn began his acting career starring in several indie films, according to IMDB. A Korean-American office worker and his Indian-American stoner friend embark on a quest to satisfy their desire for White Castle burgers. With John Cho, Ethan Embry, Rob Tinkler, Fred Willard. I know everybody has different experiences with that and so I definitely feel very fortunate." Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle: Directed by Danny Leiner. They're just like, 'Yeah, okay.' I felt very supported by everyone," he said. "I know this sounds jokey, but it's true: When you've already told your Indian parents and the South Asian community that you intend to be an actor for a living, really any conversations that come after that are super easy. Penn recalled coming out to his parents and close friends, saying that he always felt supported. People figure their s**t out at different times in their lives, so I'm glad I did when I did," he said. "I discovered my own sexuality relatively late in life compared to many other people. He talks about the relationship in his new book, and told People that they were engaged. The actor, who also worked in the Obama administration, opened up about his sexuality in an interview with People. The 'Harold and Kumar' actor Kal Penn said he is engaged to his boyfriend of 11 years. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (released in some international markets as Harold & Kumar Get the Munchies) is a 2004 American buddy stoner comedy film directed by Danny Leiner, written by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, and stars John Cho, Kal Penn, and Neil Patrick Harris.
He attended the Freehold Regional High School Districts Performing Arts High School where he participated in the schools theater productions. His parents are Gujarati immigrants to America from India. Kal Penn was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey, to Asmita, a fragrance evaluator, and Suresh Modi, an engineer. Kal Penn, known for his role in the "Harold and Kumar" franchise, has come out as gay and revealed that he is engaged to his partner of 11 years. Kal Penn, Actor: Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.