Acting · 1935
Shelly Desai
Born Dec 3, 1935·Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India·Died Feb 10, 2026 (90)
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
39 titles- 2023
History of the World: Part II25-Year Old Man5.7Show - 2017
Raven's HomeOld Man7.7Show - 2016
BasketsAllen7.0Show - 2015
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2Khan Mubi5.2Movie - 2014
SelfieJanitor (uncredited)6.4Show - 2012
Here Comes the BoomMiguel6.2Movie - 2009
ArcherCrenshaw (voice)7.9Show - 2009
Men of a Certain AgeCarlos7.7Show - 2007
Delta FarceFarmer4.6Movie - 2006
Ugly BettyJorge6.4Show - 2006
The Jake EffectMr. Chowdari8.0Show - 2005
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaHwang8.3Show - 2005
WantedOwner7.4Show - 2000
Curb Your EnthusiasmJanitor8.0Show - 2000
GirlfriendsCab Driver7.3Show - 2000
The DistrictSalid6.9Show - 1999
For Love of the GameTaxi Driver6.4Movie - 1999
Forces of NatureCabbie5.5Movie - 1996
Escape from L.A.Cloaked Figure5.9Movie - 1996
The Crow: City of AngelsHindu5.5Movie - 1996
Barb WireSharif4.1Movie - 1995
Murder OneMotel Operator7.7Show - 1994
ERCabbie7.8Show - 1994
CliffordMini-Mart Clerk5.1Movie - 1994
The Silence of the HamsTrick4.9Movie - 1992
MartinHabib7.5Show - 1992
ToysShimera5.3Movie - 1991
Thelma & LouiseEast Indian Motel Clerk7.6Movie - 1990
Maniac Cop 2Convict5.9Movie - 1987
Star Trek: The Next GenerationV'Sal8.4Show - 1987
Project XMr. Verrous6.3Movie - 1985
MoonlightingCustomer #37.5Show - 1984
HunterClerk7.1Show - 1983
The A-TeamRajiv7.5Show - 1982
St. ElsewhereAhjai Sihkan5.7Show - 1982
QKahsa5.7Movie - 1981
Hill Street BluesShopkeeper7.6Show - 1979
Impostors6.2Movie - 1974
Phantom of the ParadiseDental Health Volunteer (uncredited)7.5Movie