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

East Indian Motel Clerk

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Khan Mubi

Escape from L.A.

Cloaked Figure

Here Comes the Boom

Miguel

For Love of the Game

Taxi Driver

Barb Wire

Sharif

Forces of Nature

Cabbie

Phantom of the Paradise

Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)