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

Barb Wire

Here Comes the Boom

Q: The Winged Serpent

Clifford

Phantom of the Paradise

Toys

The Crow: City of Angels

Top Movie Credits

Thelma & Louise East Indian Motel Clerk

Escape from L.A. Cloaked Figure

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 Khan Mubi

Barb Wire Sharif

Here Comes the Boom Miguel

Q: The Winged Serpent Kahsa

Clifford Mini-Mart Clerk

Phantom of the Paradise Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)

Toys Shimera

The Crow: City of Angels Hindu