
Darren Shahlavi
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Darren Majian Shahlavi (5 August 1972 – 14 January 2015), sometimes credited as Shahlavi, was an English actor, martial artist and stuntman. His surname is of Persian origin. He may be best known for his role as Taylor "The Twister" Milos in the 2010 film Ip Man 2. Shahlavi was known primarily for playing bad guys in martial arts films such as Bloodmoon and Tai Chi Boxer. He had starred in the Asian film series The Techno Warriors, and American films Hostile Environment, Sometimes a Hero, Legion of the Dead and the cult classic Beyond the Limits for German horror master Olaf Ittenbach. In recent years, Shahlavi appeared in big-budget films such as 300 and Watchmen, independent features such as The Final Cut with Robin Williams, and as an actor and stuntman in several of Uwe Boll's films, including BloodRayne and In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale.
Darren Shahlavi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Darren Shahlavi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Darren Shahlavi's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 35% of Darren Shahlavi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Hong Kong Superstars, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Darren Shahlavi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Darren Shahlavi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Darren Shahlavi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Kickboxer: Retaliation | Eric Sloane (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kickboxer: Vengeance | Eric Sloane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tomorrowland | Tough Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pound of Flesh | Goran | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Marine 3: Homefront | Cazel | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Package | Devon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Survival Code | Sergei | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Violence of Action | Bojan Popovich | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Aladdin and the Death Lamp | Aladdin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol | Sabine Moreau's Bodyguard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Tactical Force | Storato | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Red Riding Hood | Solomon's Soldier | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Born to Raise Hell | Costel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ip Man 2 | Twister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Watchmen | NY SWAT | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale | Gatekeeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Alien Agent | Kaylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Night at the Museum | Roman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Slither | Brenda's Husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | BloodRayne | Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Jiminy Glick in Lalawood | Johnny Stompanato | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Alone in the Dark | John Dillon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Final Cut | Karim | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Beyond the Limits | Dennis | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sometimes a Hero | Russ Fortus | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | I Spy | Cedric Mills | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Legion of the Dead | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Guaranteed on Delivery | Hitman #3 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hong Kong Superstars | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hostile Environment | Rocky | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lethal Combat | Twister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Techno Warriors | Twister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bloodmoon | The Killer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Tai Chi II | Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Angel On Fire | Thug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Deadly Target | Randy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Guns & Roses | Passport syndicate member | Super Hit | Similar → |
Darren Shahlavi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Darren Shahlavi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Darren Shahlavi is "Hong Kong Superstars" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Darren Shahlavi acted in?
Darren Shahlavi has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Darren Shahlavi?
Other notable films include "Lethal Combat", "Techno Warriors", and "Guns & Roses".




