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Kumar Pallana was an actor. Kumar Pallana was born in Indore, Indore district, India on December 23, 1918. Death is recorded on October 10, 2013, at the age of 94.
My Take
Kumar Pallana is one of those rare figures who reinvented himself completely late in life. A plate-spinner and juggler on American television who became a beloved character actor in his seventies, mostly through Wes Anderson's early films, he embodies the idea that it is never too late to find your real stage. What draws me to him is the texture of his presence: he never carried a film as the lead, yet his weathered face and quiet timing made every scene richer. Born in Indore, dying at 94 in America, he is proof that an interesting life often outshines a famous one.
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- Name (English)
- Kumar Pallana
- Name (Japanese)
- クマール・パラーナ
- Reading
- くまーる・ぱらーな
- Born
- December 23, 1918 – October 10, 2013
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Indore, Indore district, India
- Occupation
- actor
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kumar Pallana born?
Born December 23, 1918.
When did Kumar Pallana die?
Died October 10, 2013, aged 94.
Where was Kumar Pallana from?
Kumar Pallana was from Indore, Indore district, India.
What did Kumar Pallana do?
Kumar Pallana worked as actor.