Shelly Desai
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 3, 1935
- Died
- February 10, 2026 (aged 90)
- Birthplace
- Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Biography
Shelly Desai (December 3, 1935 – February 10, 2026) was an Indian character actor, known to TV audiences for his recurring roles on the FX series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and TNT’s Men of a Certain Age.
Known For
Filmography
The J-K Conspiracy
Movie · as As herself
You're So Dead
Movie · as Boris
History of the World: Part II
TV · as 25-Year Old Man · 1 ep
Raven's Home
TV · as Old Man · 1 ep
Baskets
TV · as Allen · 1 ep
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Movie · as Khan Mubi
Bikini Inception
Movie · as John Makshanoff
Selfie
TV · as Janitor (uncredited) · 1 ep
Here Comes the Boom
Movie · as Miguel
Bob Funk
Movie · as Sanjay
How to Be a Serial Killer
Movie · as Detective #1
Men of a Certain Age
TV · as Carlos · 7 eps
Archer
TV · as Crenshaw (voice) · 1 ep
The Seekers
Movie · as Hari Chande
Delta Farce
Movie · as Farmer
Midnight Clear
Movie · as Janitor
The Jake Effect
TV · as Mr. Chowdari · 1 ep
Ugly Betty
TV · as Jorge · 1 ep
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
TV · as Hwang · 3 eps
Wanted
TV · as Owner · 1 ep
Night at the Golden Eagle
Movie · as John #2
Everything Put Together
Movie · as Storage Man
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV · as Chuck, Janitor · 2 eps
The District
TV · as Salid · 1 ep
Girlfriends
TV · as Cab Driver · 1 ep
Forces of Nature
Movie · as Cabbie
For Love of the Game
Movie · as Taxi Driver
The Crow: City of Angels
Movie · as Hindu
Barb Wire
Movie · as Sharif
Escape from L.A.
Movie · as Cloaked Figure
Street Corner Justice
Movie · as Rasool Hadifar
Murder One
TV · as Motel Operator · 1 ep
A Kiss Goodnight
Movie · as Mr. Bagdasarian
Clifford
Movie · as Mini-Mart Clerk
The Silence of the Hams
Movie · as Trick
ER
TV · as Cabbie · 1 ep
Eddie Presley
Movie · as Walley
Toys
Movie · as Shimera
Martin
TV · as Habib · 1 ep
Thelma & Louise
Movie · as East Indian Motel Clerk
Maniac Cop 2
Movie · as Convict
Demon Cop
Movie · as Police in Warehouse
A Sinful Life
Movie · as Bagdasarisa
Project X
Movie · as Mr. Verrous
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV · as V'Sal · 1 ep
Moonlighting
TV · as Customer #3 · 1 ep
Hunter
TV · as Clerk · 1 ep
When the Mountains Tremble
Movie · as Col. Castillo Armas
The A-Team
TV · as Rajiv · 1 ep
Q
Movie · as Kahsa
St. Elsewhere
TV · as Ahjai Sihkan · 1 ep
Hill Street Blues
TV · as Shopkeeper · 1 ep
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Movie · as Fedora Mobster #1
Impostors
Movie
Short Eyes
Movie · as Other Inmate
Phantom of the Paradise
Movie · as Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)
Ginger
Movie · as Jean's Companion at the Club