Darren Shahlavi
Biography
Darren Majian Shahlavi was an English actor, martial artist, and stuntman born on 5 August 1972 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. His surname is of Persian origin. He began training in martial arts at age seven, inspired by Bruce Lee films. Shahlavi became known for playing antagonists in martial arts movies such as Bloodmoon and Tai Chi Boxer. He starred in The Techno Warriors series and appeared in films including Hostile Environment, Sometimes a Hero, Legion of the Dead, and Beyond the Limits. Notable credits include Ip Man 2, 300, and Watchmen. Shahlavi died in his sleep on 14 January 2015 at age 42 from a heart attack.
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51 titles- Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018) as Eric Sloane (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016) as Eric Sloane
- Tomorrowland (2015) as Tough Guard
- Pound of Flesh (2015) as Goran
- Pound of Flesh (2015) Thanks
- Pompeii (2014) Stunts
- The Package (2013) as Devon
- The Marine 3: Homefront (2013) as Cazel
- Big Thunder (2013) as Clyde
- Survival Code (2013) as Sergei
- Arrow (2012) as Constantine Drakon
- Continuum (2012) as Greystone
- Metal Hurlant Chronicles (2012) as Adam
- Metal Hurlant Chronicles (2012) as Mel
- Violence of Action (2012) as Bojan Popovich
- Aladdin and the Death Lamp (2012) as Aladdin
- Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) as Sabine Moreau's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Red Riding Hood (2011) as Solomon's Soldier
- Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011) as Kano
- Tactical Force (2011) as Storato
- Human Target (2010) as Eladio Lopez
- Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball (2010) Stunts
- Born to Raise Hell (2010) as Costel
- Ip Man 2 (2010) as Twister
- Watchmen (2009) as NY SWAT
- Sanctuary (2008) as Jason
- Sanctuary (2008) as Ennis Camden
- Reaper (2007) as Dash Ariell
- In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007) as Gatekeeper
- Alien Agent (2007) as Kaylor
- Night at the Museum (2006) as Roman (uncredited)
- Slither (2006) as Brenda's Husband
- Merlin's Apprentice (2006) as Chester
- Alone in the Dark (2005) as John Dillon
- Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) as Johnny Stompanato
- BloodRayne (2005) as Priest
- The Final Cut (2004) as Karim
- Beyond the Limits (2003) as Dennis
- Sometimes a Hero (2003) as Russ Fortus
- I Spy (2002) as Cedric Mills
- Hong Kong Superstars (2001) as Self
- Guaranteed on Delivery (2001) as Hitman #3
- Legion of the Dead (2001) as Peter
- Hostile Environment (1999) as Rocky
- Lethal Combat (1999) as Twister
- Bloodmoon (1997) as The Killer
- Techno Warriors (1997) as Twister
- Tai Chi II (1996) as Smith
- Angel On Fire (1995) as Thug
- Deadly Target (1994) as Randy
- Guns & Roses (1993) as Passport syndicate member
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What movies or TV shows is Darren Shahlavi best known for?
Darren Shahlavi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tomorrowland (2015), Pound of Flesh (2015), Pound of Flesh (2015), Pompeii (2014).
When and where was Darren Shahlavi born?
Darren Shahlavi was born on August 5, 1972 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK. They passed away on January 14, 2015.
How many credits does Darren Shahlavi have?
Darren Shahlavi has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2018.
What is Darren Shahlavi's background in cinema and television?
Darren Majian Shahlavi was an English actor, martial artist, and stuntman born on 5 August 1972 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. His surname is of Persian origin. He began training in martial arts at age seven, inspired by Bruce Lee films. Shahlavi became known for playing antagonists in martial arts movies such as Blo...
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