Ravi Patel

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.

Career Overview

Ravi Patel has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently DCEU with 1 titles. Signature works include Animal Control, Long Shot, Clone Cops. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 55
Birth Date: 1978-12-18 00:00:00
Birth Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

DCEU (1 titles)
Wonder Woman Collection (1 titles)
Transformers (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Joel McHale (1 collaborations)
Vella Lovell (1 collaborations)
Michael Rowland (1 collaborations)
Grace Palmer (1 collaborations)
Charlize Theron (1 collaborations)
Seth Rogen (1 collaborations)
O'Shea Jackson Jr. (1 collaborations)
June Diane Raphael (1 collaborations)
Andy Serkis (1 collaborations)
Bob Odenkirk (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (50 credits)
- Our Share of Sand
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Best Pancakes in the County
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Clone Cops
  Robert Nefari
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2025
- Is It Cake? Halloween
  
  - Cakes to Die For (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors
  
  2025
- Harold and the Purple Crayon
  Prasad
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Kiss of the Con Queen
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Universal Basic Guys
  
  - Golden Beans (2025) ... Vijay (voice) actor actors
  
  2024
- Dashing Through the Snow
  Peter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- Animal Control
  Amit Patel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Crows and Lizard Eggs (2026) ... Amit Patel actor actors
  
  - Tortoises and Billy Goats (2026) ... Amit Patel actor actors
  
  - Bugs and Rabid Dogs (2026) ... Amit Patel actor actors
  
  - Seahawks and Piglets (2026) ... Amit Patel actor actors
  
  - Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs (2026) ... Amit Patel actor actors
  
  2023
- Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
  Self - Recruit
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - Interrogation (2025) ... Self - Recruit actor actors
  
  - Evasion (2025) ... Self - Recruit actor actors
  
  - Composure (2025) ... Self - Recruit actor actors
  
  - Grit (2025) ... Self - Recruit actor actors
  
  - Trust (2025) ... Self - Recruit actor actors
  
  2023
- Justified: City Primeval
  
  - The Oklahoma Wildman (2023) ... Rick actor actors
  
  - City Primeval (2023) ... Rick actor actors
  
  2023
- The Time Capsule
  Roger
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- The Valet
  Kapoor
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Butter
  Doctor Bean
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Hot Mess Holiday
  Pravin Mittal
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Name That Tune
  
  - It's Destiny! (2024) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
  
  2021
- Ghosts
  
  - Alberta's Podcast (2022) ... Lewis actor actors
  
  - Flower's Article (2021) ... Lewis actor actors
  
  2021
- Wonder Woman 1984
  Babajide
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Come As You Are
  Mo
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- Boy Genius
  Mr. Hume
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Broker
  Ted
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Long Shot
  Tom
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- Tamron Hall
  
  - Jamie Oliver, Ravi Patel, & Cedric the Entertainer (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  2019
- The Black String
  Dr. May
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- The Homestay
  Nikhil
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Craig of the Creek
  
  - The Climb (2018) ... Maitreya (voice) actor actors
  
  2018
- Band Aid
  Bobby
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Santa Clarita Diet
  
  - The Book! (2017) ... Ryan actor actors
  
  2017
- Get a Job
  Wick
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- American Housewife
  
  - Grandma's Way (2019) ... Grant actor actors
  
  - Body Image (2018) ... Grant actor actors
  
  - The Spring Gala (2018) ... Grant actor actors
  
  - Sliding Sweaters (2018) ... Grant actor actors
  
  - The Otto Motto (2017) ... Grant actor actors
  
  2016
- Wrecked
  
  - Sister Mercy (2017) ... Tank Top actor actors
  
  - No One Rides for Free (2017) ... Tank Top actor actors
  
  - Caiman (2017) ... Tank Top actor actors
  
  - Poison (2017) ... Tank Top actor actors
  
  - Ransom (2017) ... Tank Top actor actors
  
  2016
- Puerto Ricans in Paris
  Hassan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Superstore
  
  - Rebranding (2017) ... Rex actor actors
  
  2015
- Master of None
  
  - The Dinner Party (2017) ... Ravi Patel actor actors
  
  - Indians on TV (2015) ... Ravi Patel actor actors
  
  2015
- Meet the Patels
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The New Normal
  
  - The XY Factor (2012) ... Amir actor actors
  
  - Obama Mama (2012) ... Amir actor actors
  
  - Baby Clothes (2012) ... Amir actor actors
  
  - Sofa's Choice (2012) ... Amir actor actors
  
  2012
- Perception
  
  - Pilot (2012) ... Dr. Harvey Kapoor actor actors
  
  2012
- Five
  Dr. Desai
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- Hawaii Five-0
  
  - Ke Koho Mamao Aku (Longshot) (2014) ... Dr. Sanjeet Dhawan actor actors
  
  2010
- The Last Hurrah
  Ara
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Powder Blue
  Sanjay
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Childrens Hospital
  
  - Up at 5 (2015) ... Dr. Sunnit Bharta actor actors
  
  2008
- Transformers
  Telephone Operator
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down
  Rajeev
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Grey's Anatomy
  
  - Falling Slowly (2016) ... Timir Dhar actor actors
  
  2005
- Bones
  
  - The Don't in the Do (2012) ... Poorab Sangani actor actors
  
  2005
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
  
  - The Gang Goes Jihad (2006) ... Lawyer actor actors
  
  2005
- Real Time with Bill Maher
  
  - Episode 392 (2016) ... Self actor actors
  
  2003
- Scrubs
  
  - My Night to Remember (2007) ... Intern actor actors
  
  - My Perspective (2007) ... Intern actor actors
  
  2001
- Futurama
  
  - Fifty Shades of Green (2025) ... Ipgee (voice) actor actors
  
  1999
crew (1 credits)
- Amelia 2.0
  
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2017
directing (1 credits)
- Meet the Patels
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2014
editing (1 credits)
- Meet the Patels
  
  editor
  
  editing
  
  2014
writing (1 credits)
- Meet the Patels
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2014
production (1 credits)
- The Formula
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2014

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q7296648), public domain (CC0).