Shelly Desai

Shelly Desai

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

as East Indian Motel Clerk

Escape from L.A.

as Cloaked Figure

Cast Credits

Bikini Inception

as John Makshanoff

Bob Funk

as Sanjay

The Seekers

as Hari Chande

Delta Farce

as Farmer

Midnight Clear

as Janitor

For Love of the Game

as Taxi Driver

Street Corner Justice

as Rasool Hadifar

Escape from L.A.

as Cloaked Figure

Barb Wire

as Sharif

A Kiss Goodnight

as Mr. Bagdasarian

Clifford

as Mini-Mart Clerk

Eddie Presley

as Walley

Toys

as Shimera

Thelma & Louise

as East Indian Motel Clerk

Demon Cop

as Police in Warehouse

Maniac Cop 2

as Convict

A Sinful Life

as Bagdasarisa

Project X

as Mr. Verrous

Q

as Kahsa

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

as Fedora Mobster #1

Short Eyes

as Other Inmate

Phantom of the Paradise

as Dental Health Volunteer (uncredited)