According to the stars of world cinema, it is very important for an actor to have high energy. Cal Penn stars frequently. Moreover, he manages to engage in social activities and produce his own projects. Viewers and experts alike have the impression that he never gets tired.
Children's hobbies
Once upon a time, America was compared to a melting pot in which many nations and peoples are mixed. There is a certain amount of truth in this definition. Cal Penn, American actor and producer, was born on April 23, 1977 in a family of immigrants from India. Parents at that time lived in New Jersey. My father worked as an engineer on the railway. Mother was engaged in the blending of aromatic substances and was listed in a high position in one of the perfume companies. The boy grew up in comfortable conditions: he did not feel the need for food and clothes.
When the age approached, Cal was sent to school. The class brought together children of different nationalities and different skin colors. The boy mastered the curriculum successfully. But most of all he was carried away by extracurricular activities. The school had a theater studio, which immediately became a favorite place for the student. At first, Penn participated in amateur performances as a performer. After a short time, I got a taste for the process and started writing scripts. Both peers and adult viewers liked the productions of the homebrew director.
In high school, Cal learned to play the saxophone decently. And even led a school jazz orchestra for a whole year. When conversations about choosing a profession came in, the young man, without hesitation, answered that he would definitely become an actor. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that the parents did not approve of the choice of their child, but left him the right to choose. At the same time, the father advised his son to think about the "alternate airfield". As a reserve platform, he had in mind a profession that is not related to creativity.
Cal heeded the instructions of his elders and entered the University of California in two departments. On one stream, he studied acting. On the other, he delved into the intricacies of sociology. I had to strain all my strength and postpone entertainment "for later." Looking ahead, we can say that double education was useful to him in the future. In 1998, Penn completed his studies and was selected to shoot the short film The Express: Road to Glory. The actor's performance made a positive impression on specialists and spectators.
Professional activity
A certified actor, like any newcomer in the profession, had to go through the "test path". At first, young performers try to take part in serials, performing episodic roles and participating in crowd scenes. Cal did not look for easy ways, and agreed to a modest participation in the youth series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." The colorful appearance of the actor was remembered by the audience. In the next television project, "Sabrina the Little Witch," Penn had already babbled a few phrases. And in the comedy "Spleen City" the character clearly pronounces monologues.
Penn's acting career is steadily moving up. His name has already been recorded on the Hollywood artist roster. In 2001, he gets the leading role in the next season of the series "Ambulance". This is followed by an invitation to participate in the NYPD project. Cal has made useful connections and acquaintances in the TV get-together. And in 2002, the actor played a prominent role in the comedy "King of the Parties". The picture was noticed and even nominated for a prestigious award. This was followed by shooting in good-quality films "Bring back from the dead", "National Security", "Love is worth nothing."
Penn began to receive offers from various film companies and creative associations. In 2004, the comedy "Harold and Kumar Go Ahead" was released. In this film, Cal played one of the main roles. The project turned out to be so successful that two years later a sequel was filmed, in which the actor no longer participated. The next film, 24 Hours, cemented Penny's reputation as a talented and versatile performer. The actor had to portray a young terrorist and convey to the audience the inner state of a person voluntarily going to death.
Political pause
In the second half of 2008, Penn was invited to the campaign headquarters of US presidential candidate Barack Obama. In this chronological segment, the famous actor had to remember everything he was taught at the Faculty of Sociology. Cal was entrusted with the work of public relations. He has worked with art people and Asian American citizens. The election campaign was a great success, and the candidate took over as president of the country.
Provided a separate office in the White House and Penn. He received a worthy position for his significant contribution to the election campaign. For more than a year, the actor was engaged in administrative work. He made schedules for the president's meetings with political and public figures. Layout plans for government events. He simply did not have time to shoot a movie. Tired of paperwork, in the summer of 2010, Cal took his personal belongings from his office and returned to his usual rhythm of life.
Personal life scenario
Returning to work on the set after a year's hiatus, Penn did not lose the skills he had acquired. He was willingly invited to new promising projects. In 2001, the comedy Harold & Kumar's A Deadly Christmas was released. In 2015, the painting "Battle Creek". A year later, the drama "Receiver". Since 2013, Penn has been broadcasting The Big Bang Theory on Discovery Channel.
The actor prefers not to talk about his personal life. He answers journalists in the standard way that he still remains a bachelor. But he looks after his wife. According to unverified reports, Cal lives with a woman who is Indian by birth.
