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

Escape from L.A.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Here Comes the Boom

Toys

Phantom of the Paradise

Barb Wire

For Love of the Game

Forces of Nature

Top Movie Credits

Thelma & Louise East Indian Motel Clerk

Escape from L.A. Cloaked Figure

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 Khan Mubi

Here Comes the Boom Miguel

Toys Shimera

Phantom of the Paradise Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)

Barb Wire Sharif

For Love of the Game Taxi Driver

Forces of Nature Cabbie

Q Kahsa