Quick Facts
Born:
1978-12-18
Birthplace:
Freeport, Illinois, USA
Credits:
60 Total Roles
Ravi Patel
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Biography
Ravi Patel is an American actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his work in television and film. He has appeared in numerous TV shows, including Scrubs (2001), It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005), and Master of None (2015). He gained widespread recognition for co-directing and starring in the 2014 documentary Meet the Patels, which humorously explores his experiences with love and arranged marriage. In 2023, Patel joined the main cast of the Fox comedy series Animal Control, playing Amit Patel, an overwhelmed yet endearing family man and Animal Control officer. Beyond acting, he is also a philanthropist and co-founder of This Bar Saves Lives, a company focused on fighting child malnutrition.
Known For
Transformers
Telephone Operator
Grey's Anatomy
Timir Dhar
Wonder Woman 1984
Babajide
Futurama
Ipgee (voice)
Bones
Poorab Sangani
Long Shot
Tom
Hawaii Five-0
Dr. Sanjeet Dhawan
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Lawyer
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Is It Cake? Halloween TV | Self - Judge |
| 2025 | Clone Cops MOVIE | Robert Nefari |
| 2025 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self |
| 2024 | Universal Basic Guys TV | Vijay (voice) |
| 2024 | Harold and the Purple Crayon MOVIE | Prasad |
| 2024 | Kiss of the Con Queen MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Dashing Through the Snow MOVIE | Peter |
| 2023 | Justified: City Primeval TV | Rick |
| 2023 | Animal Control TV | Amit Patel |
| 2023 | Special Forces: World's Toughest Test TV | Self - Recruit |