House star Kal Penn has started a job as a White House intern.

Penn, 31, worked on President Barack Obama’s electoral campaign last year.

He has now started work as a liaison between the White House and Asian communities in the Office of Public Liaison.

Penn is going back to his given name, Kalpen Modi, for the new role.

He said, “I expect to be treated like any other staff member.”

The former actor went on to describe the job as a “front door to the White House.”

Penn said he started his day like anybody else, brushing and flossing his teeth before taking the bus to work.

He also said he did not mind the drop in pay that came with the move.

Penn shot to fame on the hit medical drama alongside Brit actor Hugh Laurie.