Shelley Malil

Biography

Shelley Malil, an Indian-American actor, was born in Kerala, India, and immigrated to the US at age 10. He began performing in local theatrical competitions and school plays as a child, aspiring to be a comedic actor like Bob Hope. Malil gained recognition for roles in films such as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and TV shows like "El Cortez." He was convicted of attempted murder and served 8 years before being released on parole in 2021.