About
Mike Smith
Overview
Mike Smith, originally from Houston, Texas started his multi-sport athletic career early. He grew up a lifelong practitioner in various martial arts, riding horses and motocross. On a diving scholarship, Mike graduated from Auburn University. He then went on to high diving in live shows at Magic Mountain and MGM Grand, which led to an amazing ride. Mike soon became one of Hollywood's hottest stunt doubles making Mel Gibson, Ethan Hawke, Christian Bale, David Duchovney and many other leading men, look damn good. He's been James Bond, Batman and countless heroes driving fast cars, riding wild horses and braving 100ft falls. Soon after transitioning into the world of stunt coordinating and second unit directing Mike was asked to be a member of one of Hollywood's most prestigious groups, Stunts Unlimited, and has served on the Board for multiple terms. Mike has always had an overwhelming passion for storytelling and blending that with his action direction, Mike is fast becoming one of Hollywood's most sought after action designers. Recent projects include Dan Girloy's films Nightcrawler, Roman J. Israel Esq. as well as Velvet Buzzsaw. He also worked on the movies Need for Speed, Seven Psychopaths, and Destroyer.
Known for
Acting |
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2023 | Into the Light | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2020 | Out of Shadows | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
2020 | Out of Shadows | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2010 | Takers | Actor | Russian #5 | 61 Fair |
2008 | Felon | Actor | Rooker | 67 Fair |
2006 | Ultraviolet | Actor | Hospital Hemophage | 53 Average |
2002 | Big Fat Liar | Actor | Limo Driver | 58 Average |
2000 | Charlie's Angels | Actor | Knox Thug | 58 Average |
1995 | Batman Forever | Actor | Harvey's Thug | 54 Average |
Directing |
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2023 | Into the Light | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2022 | Medieval | Directing | Second Unit Director | 64 Fair |
2020 | Unhinged | Directing | Second Unit Director | 63 Fair |
2020 | Out of Shadows | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
2020 | Out of Shadows | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2019 | Velvet Buzzsaw | Directing | Second Unit Director | 54 Average |
2017 | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Directing | Second Unit Director | 62 Fair |
2016 | Patriots Day | Directing | Second Unit Director | 68 Fair |
2016 | Nerve | Directing | Second Unit Director | 69 Fair |
2014 | Nightcrawler | Directing | Second Unit Director | 76 Good |
Writing |
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2020 | Out of Shadows | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
Crew |
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2022 | Medieval | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 64 Fair |
2020 | Unhinged | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 63 Fair |
2019 | Gloria Bell | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 59 Average |
2019 | Velvet Buzzsaw | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 54 Average |
2018 | Destroyer | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 59 Average |
2018 | American Woman | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 60 Fair |
2017 | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 62 Fair |
2016 | Patriots Day | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 68 Fair |
2014 | Nightcrawler | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 76 Good |
2014 | Need for Speed | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 63 Fair |
2012 | Seven Psychopaths | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 67 Fair |
2012 | Rites of Passage | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 58 Average |
2011 | Friends with Benefits | Crew | Stunts | 66 Fair |
2011 | A Little Bit of Heaven | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 61 Fair |
2010 | Mirrors 2 | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 57 Average |
2009 | Fast & Furious | Crew | Stunts | 66 Fair |
2008 | Pineapple Express | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 65 Fair |
2008 | Felon | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 67 Fair |
2008 | Hancock | Crew | Stunts | 63 Fair |
2008 | Pistol Whipped | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 57 Average |
2007 | Beowulf | Crew | Stunts | 58 Average |
2007 | The Kingdom | Crew | Stunts | 65 Fair |
2006 | Mission: Impossible III | Crew | Stunts | 66 Fair |
2006 | Ultraviolet | Crew | Fight Choreographer | 53 Average |
2006 | Ultraviolet | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 53 Average |
2005 | The Legend of Zorro | Crew | Stunts | 60 Fair |
2005 | xXx: State of the Union | Crew | Stunts | 52 Average |
2005 | The L.A. Riot Spectacular | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 58 Average |
2005 | D.E.B.S. | Crew | Fight Choreographer | 61 Fair |
2003 | Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | Crew | Stunts | 61 Fair |
2003 | Laurel Canyon | Crew | Stunts | 59 Average |
2002 | Equilibrium | Crew | Stunt Double | 68 Fair |
2002 | Equilibrium | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 68 Fair |
2002 | Spider-Man | Crew | Stunts | 72 Good |
2001 | Sexual Predator | Crew | Stunt Coordinator | 58 Average |
2001 | Pearl Harbor | Crew | Stunts | 68 Fair |
2000 | Charlie's Angels | Crew | Stunts | 58 Average |
1999 | Go | Crew | Stunts | 64 Fair |
1999 | October Sky | Crew | Stunts | 71 Good |
1998 | The Thin Red Line | Crew | Stunts | 72 Good |
1998 | Star Trek: Insurrection | Crew | Stunts | 62 Fair |
1998 | Small Soldiers | Crew | Stunts | 64 Fair |
1997 | Tomorrow Never Dies | Crew | Stunts | 62 Fair |
1997 | Starship Troopers | Crew | Stunts | 69 Fair |
1997 | Boogie Nights | Crew | Stunts | 73 Good |
1997 | Gattaca | Crew | Stunts | 74 Good |
1997 | Anaconda | Crew | Stunts | 53 Average |
1996 | Independence Day | Crew | Stunts | 68 Fair |
1996 | Eraser | Crew | Stunts | 60 Fair |
1995 | Mortal Kombat | Crew | Stunts | 58 Average |
1995 | Batman Forever | Crew | Stunts | 54 Average |