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WASHINGTON — Actor Kal Penn started a new job Monday as a liaison between the White House and Asian communities.
The Indian-American actor is taking a break from Hollywood to work as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison, with a focus on connecting President Barack Obama with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as arts groups.
Penn had a recurring role on Fox’s TV show “House” and starred in several films. He will use his given name, Kalpen Modi, instead of his acting moniker. The Associated Press
