Shaz started his professional life as a musician playing for acts including East 17, Eternal, Touch and Go to name just a few as well as writing and recording his own material. After years of family and friends telling him he should act as he showed a strong aptitude for it, he took the plunge and auditioned for an independent movie. To his surprise he got the role! Since that moment he’s continued to gain featured roles in movies and TV work as he continues to audition.He’s a man on a serious mission to make a mark in his new profession. He’s already written, directed and edited his first few short films, utilising experience he has been gaining along the way. He’s also been a presenter for various online music shows which has proved invaluable to him as he gains confidence in front of the camera.The roles so far, have been varied.The title role in the award winning BBC Short Film It’s My Shout: Short Films from Wales: Rory Romantic (2017)(“Best Sci-Fi Short Film”” at the New York City International Film Festival) which gained him a “”Best Actor”” nomination.Part of an ensemble cast in a two times International Award winning Sci-Fi comedyStrange Tales: Deliver us from Gee (2020).A victim of a demon in the horror/thriller film Ancient Demon Succubi (2014) which saw him achieving a few firsts. His first nude role and first death scene on camera!A henchman in film drama The Forbidden Note (2016) which is available on Amazon Prime.A Rasta regular of the Black Cross pub in the film version of the Martin Amis book, London Fields (2018) which has an all star cast.An angry resident in new Thriller Containment (2015). A film in which he also had a chance to do some stunt fighting. A roadie/musician in the comedy/drama film Miss You Already (2015)”
Shaz Lancaster
Movies
Rush
Set against the sexy, glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, the film is based on the true story of a great sporting rivalry between handsome English playboy James Hunt (Hemsworth), and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Austrian driver Niki Lauda (Bruhl). The story follows their distinctly-different personal…
Fun Facts
Shaz gained a "Best Actor"" nomination for his role in Rory Romantic at the ""It's My Shout Awards"" in Cardiff just before the film was broadcast on BBC2 and made available on BBC iPlayer in September 2017."