Director · Actor · Writer

Ravi Patel

48 credited titles on WatchWise

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.

Ravi Patel in one minute

Strongest genre

Action

$106M · 100% hit rate

Biggest hit

Transformers

$710M

Standout efficiency

4.1x

Transformers · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

$115M

Combined reported budget

$33M

Gross / budget

3.4x

Bankability Index

38 / 100

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