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