ANIMAL CONTROL
RAVI V PATEL
as Amit Patel
Ravi V. Patel is a powerhouse multi-hyphenate; Emmy-nominated writer, director, and actor — lighting up screens in film and television as one of the entertainment industry’s most dynamic and in-demand talents.
Ravi currently stars as Amit Patel in Animal Control, FOX’s #1 comedy, returning in a lead role alongside Joel McHale. The series—recently renewed for a fourth season—follows Frank Shaw (McHale), a cynical ex-cop turned senior animal control officer in Seattle. He works with an eccentric team at the AC Northwest precinct, including fan favorite Amit: a pragmatic, often pessimistic family man who occasionally acts out in search of freedom from his domestic responsibilities. Since its 2023 debut, Animal Control has continued to thrive on FOX, with media calling it “inherently funny…” (Decider) and praising its blend of “heart and wit” that “strikes comedy gold” (Collider). Season Three aired in January 2025, with the new season slated for early 2026.
On the unscripted front, Ravi brought his signature charm and comedic energy to LEGO Masters Jr., FOX’s new child-friendly competition series hosted by Kelly Osbourne. Premiering August 18, 2025, the four-week special event featured Ravi alongside fellow celebrity partners Andy Richter, Jordin Sparks, Porsha Williams, and Alison Sweeney, teaming up with young contestants in a high-spirited, creativity-fueled challenge.
Ravi continued his FOX unscripted takeover this fall, participating in one of television’s most extreme challenges in Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (Season Four), an intense, unscripted series that pushes celebrity participants to their absolute limits — physically and mentally.
On the film front, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Ravi’s groundbreaking documentary-style romantic comedy Meet the Patels, which he co-directed and starred in alongside his sister, acclaimed director/producer Geeta Vasant Patel. Blending real-life footage with animated sequences, the award-winning film struck a chord with both South Asian and broader audiences for its authentic, humorous take on bicultural identity and modern dating. One of the most streamed documentaries of the past decade, Meet the Patels also led to a narrative remake opportunity with Fox Searchlight Pictures. Ravi also created and hosted the critically acclaimed HBO Max docuseries Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness and currently holds a development deal with Disney+ as a creator and executive producer of documentary content. He co-created, wrote, and starred in the Netflix India comedy Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, and served as a writer on CBS’ Ghosts.
As an actor, Ravi has been featured in hit television series including Master of None, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy, Children’s Hospital, Three Women, Justified, and Transformers. His film work includes Come as You Are; Long Shot (with Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron); Wonder Woman 1984; The Valet; Harold and the Purple Crayon; and Disney+’s Dashing Through the Snow. He has also appeared as a guest on Real Time with Bill Maher, Name That Tune, and Netflix’s Is It Cake?
Outside of entertainment, Ravi is the co-founder of This Saves Lives, a mission-driven snack company launched alongside Kristen Bell, Todd Grinnell, and Ryan Devlin. As its former CEO and board chairman, he helped scale the company before its acquisition by Good/Upworthy. Each snack sold provides a life-saving meal packet to a child in need. He continues to advise and invest in companies focused on wellness and nutrition.
Ravi currently resides in the Nashville area with his wife (a therapist), their eight-year-old daughter, and twin toddlers. A passionate Chicago Bears fan, his hobbies include sports, reading, and exploring the intersection of wellness, education, and community design. He is currently developing a wellness-focused master-planned community that combines private education with elder care and recently graduated in the executive real estate development program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
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Ravi V. Patel is a powerhouse multi-hyphenate; Emmy-nominated writer, director, and actor — lighting up screens in film and television as one of the entertainment industry’s most dynamic and in-demand talents.
Ravi currently stars as Amit Patel in Animal Control, FOX’s #1 comedy, returning in a lead role alongside Joel McHale. The series—recently renewed for a fourth season—follows Frank Shaw (McHale), a cynical ex-cop turned senior animal control officer in Seattle. He works with an eccentric team at the AC Northwest precinct, including fan favorite Amit: a pragmatic, often pessimistic family man who occasionally acts out in search of freedom from his domestic responsibilities. Since its 2023 debut, Animal Control has continued to thrive on FOX, with media calling it “inherently funny…” (Decider) and praising its blend of “heart and wit” that “strikes comedy gold” (Collider). Season Three aired in January 2025, with the new season slated for early 2026.
On the unscripted front, Ravi brought his signature charm and comedic energy to LEGO Masters Jr., FOX’s new child-friendly competition series hosted by Kelly Osbourne. Premiering August 18, 2025, the four-week special event featured Ravi alongside fellow celebrity partners Andy Richter, Jordin Sparks, Porsha Williams, and Alison Sweeney, teaming up with young contestants in a high-spirited, creativity-fueled challenge.
Ravi continued his FOX unscripted takeover this fall, participating in one of television’s most extreme challenges in Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test (Season Four), an intense, unscripted series that pushes celebrity participants to their absolute limits — physically and mentally.
On the film front, 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Ravi’s groundbreaking documentary-style romantic comedy Meet the Patels, which he co-directed and starred in alongside his sister, acclaimed director/producer Geeta Vasant Patel. Blending real-life footage with animated sequences, the award-winning film struck a chord with both South Asian and broader audiences for its authentic, humorous take on bicultural identity and modern dating. One of the most streamed documentaries of the past decade, Meet the Patels also led to a narrative remake opportunity with Fox Searchlight Pictures. Ravi also created and hosted the critically acclaimed HBO Max docuseries Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness and currently holds a development deal with Disney+ as a creator and executive producer of documentary content. He co-created, wrote, and starred in the Netflix India comedy Bhaag Beanie Bhaag, and served as a writer on CBS’ Ghosts.
As an actor, Ravi has been featured in hit television series including Master of None, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy, Children’s Hospital, Three Women, Justified, and Transformers. His film work includes Come as You Are; Long Shot (with Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron); Wonder Woman 1984; The Valet; Harold and the Purple Crayon; and Disney+’s Dashing Through the Snow. He has also appeared as a guest on Real Time with Bill Maher, Name That Tune, and Netflix’s Is It Cake?
Outside of entertainment, Ravi is the co-founder of This Saves Lives, a mission-driven snack company launched alongside Kristen Bell, Todd Grinnell, and Ryan Devlin. As its former CEO and board chairman, he helped scale the company before its acquisition by Good/Upworthy. Each snack sold provides a life-saving meal packet to a child in need. He continues to advise and invest in companies focused on wellness and nutrition.
Ravi currently resides in the Nashville area with his wife (a therapist), their eight-year-old daughter, and twin toddlers. A passionate Chicago Bears fan, his hobbies include sports, reading, and exploring the intersection of wellness, education, and community design. He is currently developing a wellness-focused master-planned community that combines private education with elder care and recently graduated in the executive real estate development program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.