Which actor played Dr. Lawrence Kutner in House M.D.?

Kal Penn played Dr. Lawrence Kutner in House M.D.

Kutner joins House's diagnostic team during the fourth season after House dismisses and selects new fellows through a competitive process. He is energetic, inventive, and willing to attempt unconventional approaches, making him a memorable member of the changing team.

Kal Penn portrayed Kutner before taking a temporary break from acting to work in the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama. Penn served as an associate director in the White House Office of Public Engagement in 2009 and later returned to acting.

The character's departure is a major House storyline and is not the same as the actor's real-life government service. Penn's other notable work includes the Harold & Kumar films and the television series Designated Survivor. Kutner's first name is Lawrence, although the character is usually called Kutner.