Kumar Pallana
Actor · Since 1996
Known for
Kumar Pallana is a widely followed Indian actor whose casting is itself part of a film's news cycle. 'The Royal Tenenbaums' is the second credit that travels internationally. The list runs to 15 titles. For a very large audience, Kumar Pallana is Gupta Rajan from 'The Terminal'.
Kumar Pallana
Actor · Since 1996
15 Movies
Kumar Pallana is a widely followed Indian actor whose casting is itself part of a film's news cycle. 'The Royal Tenenbaums' is the second credit that travels internationally. The list runs to 15 titles. For a very large audience, Kumar Pallana is Gupta Rajan from 'The Terminal'.
Movies
Plays Old Man
The Darjeeling Limited
2007
Plays Gupta Rajan
The Terminal
2004
Plays Indian Restaurant Owner
Duplex
2003
Plays Pagoda
The Royal Tenenbaums
2001
Plays Mr. LittleJeans
Rushmore
1998
Plays Kumar
Romance & Cigarettes
2006
Plays Purdeep
Another Earth
2011
Plays Lee
10 Items or Less
2006
Plays Kumar
Bottle Rocket
1996
Plays Coast Guard
Anjaana Anjaani
2010
Plays Kumar Baba
Bomb the System
2005
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Hamlet A.D.D.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kumar Pallana still alive?
Kumar Pallana passed away on October 10, 2013 at age 94.
What are the most famous roles of Kumar Pallana?
Kumar Pallana is best known for roles in The Terminal, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited.
How many movies has Kumar Pallana been in?
Over a 61-year career (since 1952), Kumar Pallana has appeared in 15 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Kumar Pallana's first movie?
The career of Kumar Pallana began with Viva Zapata! (1952).
What is Kumar Pallana's most recent movie or series?
Kumar Pallana's most recent release is Hamlet A.D.D., which premiered on April 10, 2014.
Kumar Pallana
1918-12-23 · Indore, India
Kumar Valavhadas Pallana (December 23, 1918 – October 10, 2013) was an Indian-American character actor. He performed on television on the Mickey Mouse Club, The Ed Sullivan Show, and You Asked for It as a plate spinner and juggler. He is best known for playing significant characters in Wes Anderson's first three movies: Bottle Rocket (1996), Rushmore (1998) and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). He also acted in Steven Spielberg's The Terminal (2004).