Shelly Desai

Known for: Acting

Born: 1935-12-03 – 2026-02-10 (aged 90)

From: Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

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 (55)

TV★ 5.7
History of the World: Part II
2023
as 25-Year Old Man
TV★ 7.7
Raven's Home
2017
as Old Man
TV★ 6.9
Baskets
2016
as Allen
MOVIE★ 5.0
Bikini Inception
2015
as John Makshanoff
MOVIE★ 5.2
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015
as Khan Mubi
TV★ 6.4
Selfie
2014
as Janitor (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 6.2
Here Comes the Boom
2012
as Miguel
TV★ 7.7
Men of a Certain Age
2009
as Carlos
TV★ 7.9
Archer
2009
as Crenshaw (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.0
How to Be a Serial Killer
2009
as Detective #1
MOVIE★ 4.6
Bob Funk
2009
as Sanjay
MOVIE
The Seekers
2008
as Hari Chande
MOVIE★ 4.6
Delta Farce
2007
as Farmer
TV★ 6.4
Ugly Betty
2006
as Jorge
TV★ 8.0
The Jake Effect
2006
as Mr. Chowdari
MOVIE★ 5.4
Midnight Clear
2006
as Janitor
TV★ 8.3
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
as Hwang
TV★ 7.4
Wanted
2005
as Owner
MOVIE★ 4.8
Night at the Golden Eagle
2002
as John #2
MOVIE★ 4.9
Everything Put Together
2001
as Storage Man
TV★ 8.0
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Chuck
TV★ 6.8
The District
2000
as Salid
TV★ 7.3
Girlfriends
2000
as Cab Driver
MOVIE★ 6.4
For Love of the Game
1999
as Taxi Driver
MOVIE★ 5.5
Forces of Nature
1999
as Cabbie
MOVIE★ 5.0
Street Corner Justice
1996
as Rasool Hadifar
MOVIE★ 5.5
The Crow: City of Angels
1996
as Hindu
MOVIE★ 5.9
Escape from L.A.
1996
as Cloaked Figure
MOVIE★ 4.1
Barb Wire
1996
as Sharif
TV★ 7.7
Murder One
1995
as Motel Operator
TV★ 7.8
ER
1994
as Cabbie
MOVIE★ 4.0
A Kiss Goodnight
1994
as Mr. Bagdasarian
MOVIE★ 5.1
Clifford
1994
as Mini-Mart Clerk
MOVIE★ 4.9
The Silence of the Hams
1994
as Trick
MOVIE★ 4.0
Eddie Presley
1993
as Walley
MOVIE★ 5.3
Toys
1992
as Shimera
TV★ 7.5
Martin
1992
as Habib
MOVIE★ 7.6
Thelma & Louise
1991
as East Indian Motel Clerk
MOVIE★ 3.7
Demon Cop
1990
as Police in Warehouse
MOVIE★ 5.9
Maniac Cop 2
1990
as Convict
MOVIE★ 5.0
A Sinful Life
1989
as Bagdasarisa
TV★ 8.4
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as V'Sal
MOVIE★ 6.3
Project X
1987
as Mr. Verrous
TV★ 7.5
Moonlighting
1985
as Customer #3
TV★ 7.1
Hunter
1984
as Clerk
TV★ 7.5
The A-Team
1983
as Rajiv
TV★ 5.7
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Ahjai Sihkan
MOVIE★ 5.7
Q
1982
as Kahsa
TV★ 7.6
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Shopkeeper
MOVIE★ 5.6
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
as Fedora Mobster #1
MOVIE★ 6.6
Short Eyes
1977
as Other Inmate
MOVIE★ 7.5
Phantom of the Paradise
1974
as Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 3.4
Ginger
1971
as Jean's Companion at the Club
MOVIE★ 1.0
You're So Dead
—
MOVIE★ 7.0
The J-K Conspiracy
—
as As herself