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Darren Shahlavi

Acting Born Aug 5, 1972 Died Jan 14, 2015 Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK 51 credits
51
Total Credits
1993–2018
26 Years Career Span
23
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

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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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Kickboxer: Retaliation
Kickboxer: Vengeance
TomorrowlandPound of FleshPound of Flesh · Thanks
Pompeii · Stunts
The PackageThe Marine 3: HomefrontBig ThunderSurvival Code
ArrowContinuumMetal Hurlant ChroniclesMetal Hurlant ChroniclesViolence of Action
Mission: Impossible - Ghost ProtocolRed Riding HoodMortal Kombat: LegacyTactical Force
Human TargetSmokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball · StuntsBorn to Raise HellIp Man 2
Watchmen
SanctuarySanctuary
ReaperIn the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege TaleAlien Agent
Night at the MuseumSlitherMerlin's Apprentice
Alone in the DarkJiminy Glick in LalawoodBloodRayne
The Final Cut
Beyond the LimitsSometimes a Hero
I Spy
Hong Kong SuperstarsGuaranteed on DeliveryLegion of the Dead
Hostile EnvironmentLethal Combat
BloodmoonTechno Warriors
Tai Chi II
Angel On Fire
Deadly Target
Guns & Roses

Full Filmography

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
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  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Darren Shahlavi by the numbers

51credits
41films
10TV series
1993–2018active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Continuum (2012) as Greystone — aged about 39
  • Ip Man 2 (2010) as Twister — aged about 37
  • Watchmen (2009) as NY SWAT — aged about 36
  • Human Target (2010) as Eladio Lopez — aged about 37
  • Sanctuary (2008) as Jason — aged about 35
  • Sanctuary (2008) as Ennis Camden — aged about 35

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