July 3, 2025 — Actor and filmmaker Khetphet “KP” Phagnasay, a Central Valley native, is making waves in Hollywood with supporting roles in major productions like “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” and AMC’s “Interview with the Vampire.” He also appeared in Netflix’s “The Brothers Sun” alongside Michelle Yeoh and is set to star in the crime comedy “Greedy People” with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Born in Laos in 1973, Phagnasay immigrated to America as a refugee in the 1980s and settled in Clovis. He pursued his passion for theater at Clovis High School and earned a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Fresno State.
Beyond acting, Phagnasay is also an accomplished director. His 2018 short film, “Impossible,” garnered nine festival award nominations, including Best Director. He also teaches acting and filmmaking through his company, KP1 Studios, which he co-founded with George Ohan in 2016…