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- Full name: Shelley Mathew Malil
- Born: December 23, 1964
- Birthplace: Kerala, India
- Current residence: Sherman Oaks, California
- Moved to the U.S. in 1974
- Occupation: Actor
- Arrested on August 11, 2008
- Accused of attacking Kendra Beebe with a knife
- Bail reduced from $10 million to $3 millionTimes of India: Indian-American actor Malil's bail reduced (September 8, 2008)
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Shelley Malil is an Indian-American actor who played the role of "Haziz" in the 2005 comedy film The 40 Year Old Virgin. Malil has also appeared in several television shows, including The West Wing, Scrubs and NYPD Blue.
Malil is standing trial for allegedly stabbing his ex girlfriend Kendra Beebe up to 20 times in an attack on August 11, 2008. He has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary and faces a possible life sentence in prison if convinced. Bebe was critically injured but recovered from the attack.Sign on San Diego: Trial set for actor accused in stabbing (February 5, 2009)
Notable Roles
- Munshi Jahangir in Crossing Over (2008)
- Tim in Reba (2007)
- Haziz in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
- Bartender in Scrubs (2003)
- Renfro in The West Wing (2001)
- Ismail Patel in NYPD Blue (2000-2003)
Arrest and Trial
On August 11, 2008, Malil was arrested on suspicion of repeatedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, in an attack that took place at her home in San Marcos, California, on Sunday, August 10. Malil has been charged with attempted murder, burglary and assault with a deadly weapon.Times of India: Indian-American actor Malil's bail reduced (September 8, 2008) MSNBC: '40-Year-Old Virgin' actor faces new charges (September 6, 2008) Beebe survived the attack, but suffered serious injuries to her lungs and throat.MSNBC: '40-Year-Old Virgin' actor faces new charges (September 6, 2008)Quotes
Shelley Malil's break-out role was as "Haziz" in the film The 40 Year Old Virgin. Below are some of Malil's famous lines from the movie.- "Today's forecast? Dark and cloudy, and chance of drive-by."
- "Do you know how I know you're gay? Because you are holding each other ever so gently."
- "Hey, Will and Grace! Back to work!"
- "So, tell me Montel. Why weren't we invited to the party? What are we, Al Qaeda?"
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