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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.
1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kumar Pallana born?
December 23, 1918 – October 10, 2013.
Where is Kumar Pallana from?
Kumar Pallana is from Indore, Indore district, India.
What does Kumar Pallana do?
Kumar Pallana works as actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.