
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.
Acted in 51
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
Kiss of the Con Queen
Movie
- 2023
- 2022
Butter
Doctor Bean
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Boy Genius
Mr. Hume
Fam
Joe · 1 episode
- 2018
The Homestay
Nikhil
- 2017
Band Aid
Bobby
- 2016
- 2015
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Past Life
Rishi Karna · 8 episodes
2000s
- 2009
The Last Hurrah
Ara
- 2008
- 2007
The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down
Rajeev
- 2005
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
Directed 1
2010s
- 2014
Meet the Patels
Director
Produced 1
2010s
- 2014
The Formula
Executive Producer
Wrote 1
2010s
- 2014
Meet the Patels
Writer
Edited 1
2010s
- 2014
Meet the Patels
Editor
Appearances9
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
- 2021
- 2020
Ravi Patel's Pursuit of Happiness
Self · 4 episodes
2010s
- 2019
- 2014
Meet the Patels
Self
Son of Abish
Himself · 1 episode
2000s
- 2003
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2017