Shelley Malil

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. Born in the Indian state of Kerala, Malil came to Hollywood in 1995, after studying at New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006596/bio He has played alongside actors such as Harrison Ford and Ashley Judd (Crossover), as well as Val Kilmer and Bobb'e J. Thompson (Columbus Day).http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1015976/

Malil has done commercial work for companies such as Hilton, Saturn, American Express, and Sprint Canada.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006596/otherworks He was a regular on Gadget or the Girl for WireBreak.com.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006596/otherworks He has also written the screen plays, including This Thing of Ours and Citizen's Arrest.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006596/otherworks

Malil was first noticed by producers for his role as "Chad" in one of the Budweiser "What are you doing?!" commercials.http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/Malil,_Shelley/Biography/ He was then cast in the the TV movie Bad News Mr. Swanson. Before starting into movies, Malil worked on commercials, in theater, and appeared as a guest star in several TV series.http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/Malil,_Shelley/Biography/ Many of his roles have featured him in ethnic parts and he has played in both comedic and dramatic roles.http://www.starpulse.com/Actors/Malil,_Shelley/Biography/

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 was 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)

In December 2010, Malil was sentenced to the life in prison, the maximum allowed, by Judge Harry Elias.http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Actor-Who-Stabbed-Ex-to-Learn-Fate-112029144.html With time served Malil will be eligible for parole in nine to ten years.http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Actor-Who-Stabbed-Ex-to-Learn-Fate-112029144.html Three month earlier, a jury had found Malil guilty of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon.http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Actor-Who-Stabbed-Ex-to-Learn-Fate-112029144.html Malil's defense was that he was disoriented when he arrived at his girl friends house and found her with another man.http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2010/12/shelley-malil-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/

"I am at a loss for words right now, I failed miserably, not only as a human being but as a father, son, uncle, brother, friend. What I did to Kendra, I don't have the words to express my remorse."—Malil to the court when sentenced to life in prison.http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/Actor-Who-Stabbed-Ex-to-Learn-Fate-112029144.html

• 2009: Crossing Over

• 2008: This Is Not a Test

• 2008: Columbus Day

• 2007: Ping Pong Playa

• 2007: Stand Up

• 2006: Mr. Fix It

• 2006: El Cortez

• 2005: The 40 Year Old Virgin

• 2003: Holes

• 2002: Collateral Damage

• 2001: Runnershttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006596/maindetails