8.4
Movie
Acting
Kiran Shah
- Born
- (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Credits
- 46 titles
Biography
Kiran Jethalal Shah MBE (born 28 September 1956) is a Kenyan actor and stunt double. Shah was born in Nairobi, Kenya to an Indian family. He lived in Kenya until he was twelve years old, when he moved to India with his family. While living in India, he became interested in films, and when his family moved to Feltham, he became involved in show business. His first film was Candleshoe (1977), as a stand-in. When stunt coordinator Bob Anderson asked him to do stunts as well, his career was started. Shah played the part of Bolum in The People That Time Forgot (1977). Shah is often confused with Deep Roy; they are both dwarf Nairobi-born Kenyan actors of Indian descent who got their starts in film and television in the late 1970s. He is the world's shortest stuntman according to the Guinness World Records. He has appeared as an actor in 31 films; and 37 as stuntman or body double.
Signature work
Known For
8.4
Movie
7.9
Movie
Titanic
7.2
Movie
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
7.4
Movie
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
7.9
Movie
Return of the Jedi
6.7
Movie
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
7.9
Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
7.1
Movie
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
8.0
Movie
Aliens
6.2
Movie
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
6.6
Movie
Solo: A Star Wars Story
7.6
TV
Doctor Who
7.2
Movie
Elizabeth
6.3
Movie
Legend
7.2
Movie
The Dark Crystal
7.0
Movie
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
5.7
Movie
The Turning
7.0
TV
Dracula
Acting credits 39
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Dr. Spiderwack's Mind-boggling Compendium of Fantastic Urban Beasts Film | Lawn Gnome |
| 2026 | Arne Goes to Space Film | Roland |
| 2024 | States of Mind Film | |
| 2023 | There's Something in the Barn Film | Main Elf |
| 2023 | The Puppet Asylum Film | Jamie- Creature Performer |
| 2023 | Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story Film | Self |
| 2020 | Dracula TV | Little Boy (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Worzel Gummidge TV | Chopper and Root Bound (5 ep) |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Film | Nambi Ghima |
| 2018 | Solo: A Star Wars Story Film | Karjj |
| 2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi Film | Neepers Panpick |
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Film | Oolin Musters (uncredited) |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens Film | Teedo |
| 2015 | The Throbbit Film | Himself |
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Film | Goblin Scribe |
| 2011 | Curling King Film | Pepsimannen |
| 2010 | Harvey Putter and the Ridiculous Premise Film | Dumpy The Houseschmuck |
| 2007 | Trapped! TV | Grimble (13 ep) |
| 2005 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Film | Ginarrbrik |
| 2005 | Doctor Who TV | Figure, Emojibot (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Shameless TV | Mr. Cosy (1 ep) |
| 2002 | The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Cast Film | Self (archive) |
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Film | Goblin (uncredited) |
| 1999 | Alice in Wonderland Film | The White Rabbit |
| 1994 | Space Precinct TV | Estes Fredo, Tanni Tropek, Sena M (1 ep) |
| 1993 | U.F.O. The Movie Film | Genghis Khan |
| 1991 | The Crucifer of Blood Film | Tonga |
| 1990 | Bullseye! Film | Little Boss at Auction |
| 1990 | Jekyll & Hyde Film | Sara's Son |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Film | Executioner's Assistant |
| 1987 | The Sign of Four Film | Tonga |
| 1987 | Gothic Film | Fuseli Monster |
| 1985 | Legend Film | Blunder |
| 1984 | Sherlock Holmes TV | Tonga (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Film | Primate |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi Film | Ewok |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal Film | Additional Performer |
| 1981 | Raiders of the Lost Ark Film | Abu |
| 1977 | The People That Time Forgot Film | Bolum |
Crew credits 11
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Turning Film | Stunt Double |
| 2012 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Film | Stunts |
| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Film | Stunt Double |
| 1998 | Elizabeth Film | Stunts |
| 1997 | Titanic Film | Stunts |
| 1997 | Spice World Film | Stunts |
| 1993 | Peak Practice TV | Stunt Double (1 ep) |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Film | Stunts |
| 1986 | Aliens Film | Stunt Double |
| 1983 | Return of the Jedi Film | Stunt Double |
| 1982 | The Dark Crystal Film | Stunts |