1984-09-26 Los Angeles, California, USA
Born in California and Raised in Iran, Shahaub was exposed to rich and diverse cultures and experiences, which in turn shaped his passion for performance and storytelling. Between receiving his BA from UC Berkeley and MFA from the Academy of Art University, Shahaub's passions also led him to train Martial Arts in China and compete on the US and Iranian National teams to become an international Gold medalist (2008 World Wushu Champion). After receiving his academic degrees, his love for storytelling and the stage had him perform as a lead cast member for the Ensemble Shakespeare Theater, touring along California and Scotland, as well as going on to Direct multiple award winning independent films ('The Iranian Dream, 'Losing Her', and the 'Worst Day' short film series). Shahaub's filmmaking and martial arts background came together as he spent years of training with 87Eleven Action Design team, and went on to quickly rise in the Stunt world. Working on a multitude of the industries top Action franchises, he honed and explored his craft further with mentorship and collaboration with a diverse group of the worlds leading Action Designers. Shahaub hopes to utilize his passions, cumulative experiences, and unique perspectives to continue collaborating with the industries greatest creative minds, to help bring heartfelt and thoughtful stories to life, and entertain and inspire people from every background.
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Pretty Lethal | Fadey (uncredited) | 2026-03-13 |
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Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) | Smarmy Guy | 2020-02-05 |
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Escape Plan: The Extractors | Devil's Station Guard | 2019-06-20 |
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I See You | Rayed | 2017-03-01 |
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Everything Before Us | Opening Montage Couple | 2015-06-03 |
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Brain of Terror | Simon | 2014-01-02 |
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Your Good Friend | Taylor | 2014-11-11 |
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Aban + Khorshid | Break In Guard / Execution Guard #1 | 2014-05-23 |
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The VelociPastor 2 |
