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.
I See You
(Rayed)
Brain of Terror
(Simon)
Your Good Friend
(Taylor)
Everything Before Us
(Opening Montage Couple)
Escape Plan: The Extractors
(Devil's Station Guard)
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
(Smarmy Guy)
Aban + Khorshid
(Break In Guard / Execution Guard #1)
The VelociPastor 2
Pretty Lethal
(Fadey (uncredited))
The Lincoln Lawyer
(Guy #1)
Rosewood
(Photographer)
The Lincoln Lawyer
(Guy)
American Gigolo
(LAPD Officer)
Kidding
(Strahinja)
The Morning Show
(Handler #2)
Wrath of Man
(Stunts)
Brain of Terror
(Director)
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
(Stunts)
Madame Web
(Fight Choreographer)
The Old Guard
(Stunts)
Deadpool 2
(Utility Stunts)
SuperFly
(Fight Choreographer)
Army of the Dead
(Utility Stunts)
Cleaning House
(Director)
Aban + Khorshid
(Stunt Coordinator)
Extraction 2
(Utility Stunts)
The VelociPastor 2
(Second Unit Director)
Violent Night 2
(Second Unit Director)
Violent Night 2
(Stunt Coordinator)
Dynamic Duo
(Second Unit Director)
Pretty Lethal
(Second Unit Director)
Pretty Lethal
(Action Director)
Pretty Lethal
(Stunt Coordinator)
Outcome
(Stunts)
Westworld
(Stunts)
WandaVision
(Fight Choreographer)