Actor Kal Penn from ‘Harold and Kumar,’ ‘House’ mugged at gunpoint in Washington, D.C.
By APTuesday, April 20, 2010
Actor Kal Penn robbed at gunpoint in D.C.
WASHINGTON — Kal Penn’s former publicist confirms that the actor who played Kumar in the movie “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” and had a recurring role on the Fox show “House” was robbed at gunpoint in Washington, D.C.
The Indian-American actor whose given name is Kalpen Modi is working in the White House’s Office of Public Liaison. He is focusing on connecting the president with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.
Penn’s former publicist Jennifer Goodwin confirmed a TMZ.com report that Penn was robbed. A police crime summary says early Tuesday, an armed robber forced a victim to lie on the ground and give up his cell phone and other possessions. It did not include names.
Penn did not respond to requests for comment. The Metropolitan Police Department said it could not release information.
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