Happy birthday! Kal Penn turns 48 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 48 on Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2025.

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Kal Penn is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-producer Kal Penn (How I Met Your Mother, House, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Penn, a cultural icon

Born Kalpen Suresh Modi in Montclair on April 23, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Penn's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Kal hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kal Penn as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Kal, you're the best!

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