Shelly Desai

Born: 1935-12-03

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

Thelma & Louise
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Barb Wire
Escape from L.A.
Here Comes the Boom
Toys
Project X
The Crow: City of Angels
Phantom of the Paradise
For Love of the Game

Top Movie Credits

Thelma & Louise East Indian Motel Clerk
Escape from L.A. Cloaked Figure
Toys Shimera
Project X Mr. Verrous
Phantom of the Paradise Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)