Shelly Desai
Actor
Born Dec 3, 1935 · Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Active 1971–2026
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.
Filmography
Raven's Home (2017) — Old ManBaskets (2016) — AllenPaul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015) — Khan MubiHere Comes the Boom (2012) — MiguelArcher (2009) — Crenshaw (voice)Ugly Betty (2006) — JorgeIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) — HwangCurb Your Enthusiasm (2000) — Janitor · ChuckFor Love of the Game (1999) — Taxi DriverForces of Nature (1999) — CabbieEscape from L.A. (1996) — Cloaked FigureThe Crow: City of Angels (1996) — HinduER (1994) — CabbieMartin (1992) — HabibToys (1992) — ShimeraThelma & Louise (1991) — East Indian Motel ClerkStar Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — V'SalProject X (1987) — Mr. VerrousMoonlighting (1985) — Customer #3Hunter (1984) — ClerkThe A-Team (1983) — RajivQ (1982) — KahsaHill Street Blues (1981) — ShopkeeperPhantom of the Paradise (1974) — Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)