Kumar, I mean… Kal Penn hired by White House!

No, seriously! I not kidding! This isn’t a joke and it isn’t some new acting gig, he was LITERALLY hired by the White House. Actor Kal Penn, made famous by his role as Kumar from ‘Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle’ movies and his role in ‘Van Wilder’, has been hired by the White House to serve “as a liaison between President Barack Obama’s administration and arts groups.”

White House spokesman Shin Inouye said Tuesday… would join the staff as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison. His role will be to connect Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as arts and entertainment groups. — HR

Kal Penn last appeared for more than a season on ‘House, MD’ as a fellowship doctor under Dr. Gregory House before his character met a dramatic and tragic conclusion on the show last night. The White House has not yet set a start date for Kal Penn.

[source: Hollywood Reporter]