Shelly Desai
Acting
Born December 3, 1935 · Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died February 10, 2026
Also known as Shelly De Sai
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.
Filmography38 titles
Star Trek: The Next Generation
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Archer
ER
Raven's Home
Men of a Certain Age
Murder One
Martin
Thelma & Louise
Hill Street Blues
Moonlighting
The A-Team
Phantom of the Paradise
Wanted
Girlfriends
Hunter
Baskets
The District
Short Eyes
Ugly Betty
For Love of the Game
Here Comes the Boom
Escape from L.A.
Maniac Cop 2
History of the World: Part II
Q: The Winged Serpent
St. Elsewhere
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Forces of Nature
The Crow: City of Angels
Midnight Clear
Toys
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Clifford
Everything Put Together
Delta Farce
Barb Wire