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Star of Harold & Kumar series Hired by Obama Administration

Source - Entertainment Weekly/AP

WASHINGTON – The White House has hired actor Kal Penn as a liaison between President Barack Obama's administration and Asian constituents.

White House spokesman Shin Inouye said Tuesday that the actor who had a recurring role on Fox's TV show "House" and has starred in several movies 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 groups.

Penn starred as Kumar in the movie, "Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay." His "House" character committed suicide in Monday's episode.

Penn backed Obama during the campaign. The White House says a start date for Penn hasn't been set.

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Comment by Deadly Dr. Jay on April 7, 2009 at 4:56pm: So does this mean Harold And Kumar 3 wont happen?

(MAYBE THERE IS A GOD)

Comment by MissSoultaker on April 7, 2009 at 4:54pm: well this explains his shocking death on last nights ep......cause I was fucking shocked, glad to have this info.

Thanks Shining

Comment by MDS on April 7, 2009 at 4:50pm: Well crap. I didn't even know that his House character was gone. I haven't seen "House" lately, and now it's all ruined. =(