
Shahaub Roudbari
Biography
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.
Known For

Film
Pretty Lethal
Fadey (uncredited)
2026

TV
The Lincoln Lawyer
Guy #1
2022

TV
The Lincoln Lawyer
Guy
2022

TV
The Morning Show
Handler #2
2019

TV
Rosewood
Photographer
2015

Film
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Smarmy Guy
2020

TV
Kidding
Strahinja
2018

TV
American Gigolo
LAPD Officer
2022

Film
Escape Plan: The Extractors
Devil's Station Guard
2019

Film
Your Good Friend
Taylor
2014

Film
Aban + Khorshid
Break In Guard / Execution Guard #1
2014

Film
The VelociPastor 2

Film
I See You
Rayed
2017

Film
Everything Before Us
Opening Montage Couple
2015
Film
Brain of Terror
Simon
2014
Filmography
2026FilmPretty Lethalas Fadey (uncredited)2022TVAmerican Gigoloas LAPD Officer2022TVThe Lincoln Lawyeras Guy #12020FilmBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)as Smarmy Guy2019TVThe Morning Showas Handler #22019FilmEscape Plan: The Extractorsas Devil's Station Guard2018TVKiddingas Strahinja2017FilmI See Youas Rayed2015TVRosewoodas Photographer2015FilmEverything Before Usas Opening Montage Couple2014FilmYour Good Friendas Taylor2014FilmAban + Khorshidas Break In Guard / Execution Guard #12014FilmBrain of Terroras Simon—FilmThe VelociPastor 2