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Barack Obama Nominates Indian-American Actor Kal Penn For Key Post
Before joining the White House, he worked as an artist an actor in Los Angeles and New York, and was also an Adjunct Lecturer in Asian American Studies, Film Studies, and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania.
He served as a member of the Obama for America National Arts Policy Committee in 2008 and as a National Campaign Co-Chair in 2012.
Penn received his Bachelors in Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles.
"These fine public servants bring both a depth of experience and tremendous dedication to their new roles.
Our nation will be well-served by these men and women, and I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come," Obama said as he announced seven key administration posts.
As an actor, Kal Penn is known for his role portraying Dr Lawrence Kutner on the television drama series House, as well as the character Kumar Patel in the Harold and Kumar film series.
He is also recognized for his performance in the critically acclaimed Mira Nair's film, The Namesake.
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Source: PTI
