Shane Zaza
Actor
42 years (Jan 8, 1984)Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Known for
Wherever the work plays, Shane Zaza is a familiar face with the kind of reach that turns a role into a reference point. 20 years in, the career has settled at the top end of the business. If a single title has to stand for the whole career, it is 'The Da Vinci Code'. 'The Mummy' sits alongside it on the filmography. Fame came later than the first credit by a wide margin. Thriller is the territory the career has leaned on most.
Shane Zaza
Actor
Known for
Wherever the work plays, Shane Zaza is a familiar face with the kind of reach that turns a role into a reference point. 20 years in, the career has settled at the top end of the business. If a single title has to stand for the whole career, it is 'The Da Vinci Code'. 'The Mummy' sits alongside it on the filmography. Fame came later than the first credit by a wide margin. Thriller is the territory the career has leaned on most.
TV Shows: 16 titles
Plays Shafiq Shah
Happy Valley
2014
Plays Nikhil Kapoor
Invasion
2021
Plays Autolycus Brewit
Will
2017
Plays Raz Kane
Press
2018
Plays Hari
The Couple Next Door
2023
Plays Tariq
Big Boys
2022
Plays Fred
Best Interests
2023
Plays Simon
Everything I Know About Love
2022
Plays Naim Khan
Murphy's Law
2001
Plays Ahmed Patel
Waterloo Road
2006
Plays Atif
TARDISodes
2006
Plays Chuck
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Prem
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Aaqib Faris
Spooks
2002
Plays Rayn Khan
Dalziel and Pascoe
1996
Plays Ashmead
Coming Up
2003
Latest Trailers
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The Mummy
Full Filmography
Big Boys
Tariq
2025Season 3
Big Boys
Tariq
2024Season 2
The Couple Next Door
Hari · 6 episodes
2023–
Best Interests
Fred · 4 episodes
2023–
2022Season 1
Invasion
Nikhil Kapoor
2021–
Doctor Who
Prem
2018Season 11
Press
Raz Kane · 6 episodes
2018–
Will
Autolycus Brewit
2017Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shane Zaza and where are they from?
Shane Zaza is 42 years old, born on January 8, 1984 in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
What are the most famous roles of Shane Zaza?
Shane Zaza is best known for roles in The Da Vinci Code, The Mummy, Spooks: The Greater Good.
How many movies has Shane Zaza been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Shane Zaza has appeared in 9 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Shane Zaza's first movie?
The career of Shane Zaza began with The Da Vinci Code (2006).
What is Shane Zaza's most recent movie or series?
Shane Zaza's most recent release is Forever Home, which premiered on September 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Shane Zaza appeared in?
On television, Shane Zaza has appeared in Black Mirror, Doctor Who, Invasion, Happy Valley.
Shane Zaza
1984-01-08 · Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Shane Zaza (born 8 January 1984) is a British actor. He went to Headlands School in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire where he first started acting. He lived a short walk to his school and was a very active child. Shane appeared as the lead actor at the Royal National Theatre in Behind the Beautiful Forevers. In 2016, he appeared in "Nosedive", an episode of the anthology series Black Mirror.
He appeared in "Demons of the Punjab", an episode of the 11th season of Doctor Who and was a guest in an episode of the aftershow Doctor Who Access All Areas.